Some of the most prominent modern theories of the mood disorders focus primarily on cognitive factors. You learned in Chapter 9 that some theorists believe the experience of emotion is heavily influenced by cognitive factors. In what ways do some of these cognitive theories of emotion agree with theories about cognitive factors in the etiology of the mood disorders?
What will be an ideal response?
Essentially, cognitive theories of mood disorders say that depression, in particular, results from a specific kind of thinking, especially a pessimistic explanatory style. Schachter's two-factor theory of emotion states that we experience some emotions by interpreting physiological arousal in accordance with the current environment. If situational cues appear to be in accord with an explanation of negative events that place the blame on the individual, then one may experience unpleasant emotions, and depression may result.
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a. hallucinations. b. delusions. c. illusions. d. somatization effects.
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A) The physical sex of the child B) The gender the child is assigned at birth C) The child's level of postnatal hormones D) The type of behavior the child prefers
Heritable factors seem to be involved:
a. when alcoholism begins in adolescence and is linked to antisocial behaviors. b. when alcoholism begins in adulthood with frequent episodes of heavy drinking. c. for the male children of alcoholics but not for the female children. d. for the female children of alcoholics but not for the male children.
Recent surveys have found masturbation is very rare in most women
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)