Dustin's girlfriend broke up with him. He kept telling himself that she left him because he is worthless and unlovable. Dustin started showing signs of a depressed mood after the break up. Dustin finds a therapist who wants to help change his negative thoughts to help improve his mood. What theory or cause of depression is Dustin's therapist working from?
a. Psychodynamic
b. Biological/Genetic
c. Thought altering hypnosis
d. Cognitive Behavioral
Ans: d. Cognitive Behavioral
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