One Difficulty with a Purely Attributional Explanation of Depression Is

question 111

Multiple Choice

One difficulty with a purely attributional explanation of depression is that negative attributions

• A) are more characteristic of men than of women.
• B) may be a consequence rather than a cause of depression.
• C) do not coincide with actual episodes of depression.
• D) are more clearly associated with mania than with depression.

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Definitions:

Reformulated Learned Helplessness

An updated theory on learned helplessness that incorporates the role of attributions in determining how individuals perceive and respond to events of a lack of control.

Personal Helplessness

Personal helplessness describes a state in which an individual feels they have no control over the outcomes in their life, often resulting from repeated failures or a belief in the inevitability of negative events.

Lower Self-esteem

Refers to a lower assessment or evaluation of one's own worth or abilities, often associated with various mental health challenges.

Fear of Failure

An apprehension or anxiety about failing to achieve a goal or succeed in a task, which can inhibit risk-taking and limit opportunities.