Which of the Following Is Most Likely Something a Cognitive

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely something a cognitive therapist would say to a client who is suffering from depression?

• A) Let's see if we can identify the irrational assumptions that make you feel depressed.
• B) So, you think you are depressed because your mother withheld her love from you as a child?
• C) Let's see if we can restructure your negative thoughts to become more positive.
• D) Let me show you films of other people who are behaving as if they are happy.

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Definitions:

Thomas Malthus

An English economist and demographer, best known for his theory that population growth will always tend to outrun the food supply.

Mutation

Change in the nucleotide structure of an organism’s DNA.

Genetic Variation

The differences in DNA sequences among individuals within a population, leading to diversity in traits.

Genotypic Frequencies

The proportion of different genotypes in a population, which can change over time due to evolutionary processes.