According to the Hopelessness Theory of Depression, What Are Depressed

question 39

Multiple Choice

According to the hopelessness theory of depression, what are depressed persons likely to do?

• A) make external causal attributions
• B) make unstable causal attributions
• C) believe that their fate is determined at birth
• D) believe that aversive events will occur regardless of what they do

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Definitions:

Role Expectations

The behaviors and actions expected from an individual occupying a particular role in society.

Role Conflict

Occurs when an individual faces incompatible demands or expectations from multiple roles they are engaged in, leading to stress or tension.

Role Strain

The stress or tension experienced by an individual when conflicting demands are made on a particular social role they occupy.

Disadvantaged People

Individuals or groups who face social, economic, or educational barriers due to various factors such as poverty, discrimination, or disability.