Examined How Depressed Individuals View the Extent of Their Personal

question 17

Multiple Choice

examined how depressed individuals view the extent of their personal control over events.Their results provided evidence of the phenomenon known as

• A)optimistic well-being.
• B)pessimistic exaggeration.
• C)depressive realism.
• D)learned helplessness.

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Definitions:

Reflexive Thought

The process of thinking critically about one's own beliefs and motivations, often leading to self-awareness or deeper understanding.

Cognitive Constructs

Mental models or concepts that individuals use to organize their thoughts and understand the world around them.

Freudian Theory

A set of psychoanalytic theories developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes unconscious motivations and conflicts, particularly those stemming from childhood.

Psychotherapy

A therapeutic treatment involving psychological methods, typically involving dialogues between a therapist and a client, to address mental health issues or emotional disorders.