Which of the Following Losses Might Serve as a Starting

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following losses might serve as a starting point for one's experience of major depressive disorder?

• A)Losing $1.25 in a vending machine and not getting it refunded
• B)A fellow student from your high school class moves away
• C)The loss of a colleague who had been sick for many years
• D)Getting fired from one's job and having difficulty getting a new job

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Definitions:

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The theory that suggests the movement and expressions of the facial muscles can influence emotional experiences.

Mood

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"Me"

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Film Clips

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