Cognitive Changes That Accompany Depression Include A(n)

question 55

Multiple Choice

Cognitive changes that accompany depression include a(n)

• A) decrease in self-focused thinking.
• B) increased expectation of negative outcomes.
• C) increased externalization of blame.
• D) increased obsession with experiencing physical pleasure.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique used to reduce phobias and anxiety by gradually exposing the person to the feared object or situation in a controlled manner.

Somatic System Disorders

Conditions in which an individual experiences physical symptoms that have a psychological origin, often without a medical explanation.

Body Sensations

Physical feelings or perceptions originating from within the body, such as pain, temperature, or internal movement.

Culture-Bound Phenomena

Patterns of behavior, beliefs, or illnesses that are unique to specific cultures and not universally recognized as disorders.