A Depressed Client Reports to a Nurse a History of Divorce

question 27

Multiple Choice

A depressed client reports to a nurse a history of divorce, job loss, family estrangement, and cocaine abuse. Which theoretical principle best explains the etiology of this client's depressive symptoms?

• A) According to psychoanalytic theory, depression is a result of negative perceptions.
• B) According to object-loss theory, depression is a result of overprotection.
• C) According to learning theory, depression is a result of repeated failures.
• D) According to cognitive theory, depression is a result of anger turned inward.

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Definitions:

Participants

Individuals who take part in a particular activity or event, especially in contexts like experiments, surveys, or competitions.

Rhinal Cortex

A part of the brain involved in the consolidation of memories and the processing of odors, located in the medial temporal lobe.

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe, crucial for decision making, problem-solving, and controlling social behavior.

Medulla

An area at the base of the brainstem that controls vital functions such as heartbeat and breathing.