Post's Theory of Depression States That Early Experience May Make

question 10

Multiple Choice

Post's theory of depression states that early experience may make the brain more sensitive to future stressors and to recurrence of depressive episodes. This theory is often referred to as

• A) Kindling theory
• B) Dysregulation theory
• C) Anger turned inward theory
• D) Learned helplessness theory

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