DrReynolds Believes That Depression Reflects Aspects of a Patient's Early

question 104

Multiple Choice

Dr.Reynolds believes that depression reflects aspects of a patient's early relationship with her parents of which she may be completely unaware.Dr.Smith,by contrast,argues that depression stems from a patient's negative self-talk.The two psychologists appear to disagree on the _____ issue.

• A)nature vs.nurture
• B)conscious vs.unconscious causes
• C)free will vs.determinism
• D)structuralism vs.functionalism

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Definitions:

Adaptation-level Phenomenon

The psychological process by which individuals adjust their expectations based on their previous experiences.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed, leading to decreased motivation and learning capacity.

Release of Cortisol

The Release of Cortisol refers to the secretion of the hormone cortisol by the adrenal glands, often in response to stress, which plays a crucial role in many body functions.

Blood Flow

The movement of blood through the circulatory system, delivering nutrients and oxygen to cells and removing waste products.