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Behavioral theorists link depression to _, whereas social cognitive theorists point to _. a. distortions in thinking; learned helplessness b. biological abnormalities; distortions in thinking c. unconscious forces; learned helplessness d. learned helplessness; distortions in thinking

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Description: Behavioral theorists link depression to , whereas social cognitive theorists point to . a. distortions in thinking; learned helplessness b. biological abnormalities; distortions in thinking c. unconscious forces; learned helplessness d. learned helplessness; distortions in thinking

   Behavioral theorists link depression to ___________________,
whereas social cognitive theorists point to ___________________.
a. distortions in thinking; learned helplessness
b. biological abnormalities; distortions in thinking
c. unconscious forces; learned helplessness
d. learned helplessness; distortions in thinking

Psychology

Saundra K.… 5th Edition

Chapter 14, Problem 14

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10/21/2020

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Behavioral theorists would not point to biological abnormalities as this would be a biological viewpoint. Similarly, unconscious forces would not be linked by behavioral theorists as this could be a Freudian theory. So, we can eliminate options B and C. Show more…

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Behavioral theorists link depression to ___________________, whereas social cognitive theorists point to ___________________. a. distortions in thinking; learned helplessness b. biological abnormalities; distortions in thinking c. unconscious forces; learned helplessness d. learned helplessness; distortions in thinking

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Learned Helplessness

Learned helplessness is a concept from behavioral theory that describes a condition in which an individual believes that they have no control over the outcomes or events in their life, often as a result of repeated exposure to uncontrollable stressors. This phenomenon is used to explain depression, as individuals may stop trying to change their circumstances due to a belief that their actions will not lead to different results.

Distortions in Thinking

Distortions in thinking refer to systematic errors in the way individuals perceive and process information about themselves and the world around them. This concept is central to social cognitive approaches to depression, which suggest that negative thought patterns, such as overgeneralization and catastrophizing, contribute to the development and maintenance of depressive symptoms.

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