Suppose That You Are Writing a Paper About Cognitive Processes

question 53

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you are writing a paper about cognitive processes in people who are depressed. Which of the following topics would be most relevant for your paper?

• A) Observations of social interactions between people with depression.
• B) The effects of vitamin supplements on the activity level of people with depression.
• C) The ability of depressed individuals to recall people's names.
• D) The relationship between childhood experiences and current adjustment in people with depression.

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Definitions:

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