In the Latest Version of Helplessness/hopelessness Theory,depression Results from Inescapable

question 100

Multiple Choice

In the latest version of helplessness/hopelessness theory,depression results from inescapable aversive situations only

• A)when the person believes they can survive the aversive situation.
• B)if the individual already feels depressed.
• C)for individuals who make depressive attributions during or following the aversive situation.
• D)when a family member has a history of depression.

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Proportion of Weights

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Tchebysheff's Theorem

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Empirical Rule

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Median

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