Your Aunt Says, "I Know I'm Depressed, and I Think

question 91

Multiple Choice

Your aunt says, "I know I'm depressed, and I think and worry about my depression constantly; however, I never actually do anything about it." She is:

• A) providing an example of the cognitive triad.
• B) making ruminative responses.
• C) committing errors in logic.
• D) regressing toward the oral stage of development.

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Definitions:

Antioxidants

Compounds that inhibit oxidation, a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals, thereby preventing damage to cells.

Cardiovascular Disease

A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels, often associated with atherosclerosis and other conditions affecting circulatory function.

Oxidation

A chemical reaction where a substance loses electrons, often associated with the process of rusting in metals and cellular damage in human bodies.

Cardiovascular Disease

This category includes conditions that affect the heart or the blood vessels, such as coronary artery disease, hypertension, and stroke.