A ________ Between Stress and Depression Would Mean That People

question 28

Multiple Choice

A ________ between stress and depression would mean that people who report more stressors have higher levels of depression, and a ________ would mean that people who report more stressors actually have lower levels of depression.

• A)positive correlation; positive correlation
• B)negative correlation; negative correlation
• C)negative correlation; positive correlation
• D)positive correlation; negative correlation

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Definitions:

Real-life Example

A specific, actual instance used to illustrate a principle, concept, or situation in the everyday world, making abstract ideas more tangible and understandable.

Basic Anxiety

A pervasive feeling of loneliness and helplessness; the foundation of neurosis.

Neurosis

A class of functional mental disorders involving stress but not a radical loss of touch with reality, often manifesting through anxiety, depression, or obsessive behaviors.

Cardinal Trait

A personality characteristic that is so pervasive and dominant in a person's behavior that it influences nearly every act.