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According to the social-cognitive perspective,a person who experiences unexpected aversive events may develop helplessness and manifest

A) schizophrenia.
B) anorexia nervosa.
C) an anxiety disorder.
D) a mood disorder.

Social-cognitive Perspective

A psychological approach emphasizing the importance of observational learning, self-efficacy, situational influences, and cognitive processes in behavior.

Unexpected Aversive Events

Events that are not anticipated and cause a negative emotional or physical reaction.

Helplessness

A psychological state in which an individual feels unable to control or escape from their situation, often leading to decreased motivation and depression.

  • Familiarize oneself with the diverse theoretical models relevant to depression, such as biological, cognitive, and psychoanalytic theories.
  • Discern the concept of learned helplessness as explained by social-cognitive theory.
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