The Hopelessness Theory of Depression Is Predicated on

question 95

Multiple Choice

The hopelessness theory of depression is predicated on

• A)depression resulting from previous helplessness situations.
• B)biological features of depression resulting in negative attributions.
• C)a return to the animal lab to further understand factors leading to depression.
• D)cognitive diatheses that lead to negative attributions.

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