The Tendency of Mildly Depressed People to Make Accurate Rather

question 36

Multiple Choice

The tendency of mildly depressed people to make accurate rather than self-serving judgments is referred to as

• A)the accurate explanatory style.
• B)the Barnum effect.
• C)realistic pessimism.
• D)depressive realism.

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Definitions:

Long-Term Potentiation

A process where repeated stimulation enhances the strength of synaptic connections, fundamental for learning and memory.

Conditioned Associations

Connections formed between stimuli and responses due to learning or conditioning, which can influence behavior.

Neural Basis

The underlying neural mechanisms or structures that support a particular behaviour, emotion, or cognitive process.

Working Memory

A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing.