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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

Learned Helplessness

A psychological state resulting from enduring repeated aversive stimuli beyond one's control, leading to a decreased ability to influence future outcomes and a sense of powerlessness.

Social Cognitive Theorists

Scholars who focus on understanding how people learn by watching others and how they control their own behavior through self-regulation and self-reflection.

Behavioral Theorists

Researchers focused on investigating how observable behaviors are learned and maintained through interactions with the environment.

  • Understanding the perspectives and theories associated with abnormal psychology and mental disorders.
  • Understanding the distinction between cognitive and behavioral approaches to abnormal psychology.
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benedicta adagbeJun 09, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Behavioral theorists often attribute depression to learned helplessness, which is the perception that one has no control over the outcomes of situations, leading to a state of passivity and depression. Social cognitive theorists, on the other hand, emphasize the role of cognitive processes, including distortions in thinking, such as negative beliefs about oneself, the world, and the future, in the development of depression.