A woman in a middle-level manager's job is repeatedly not promoted, no matter how hard she tries, even though she seems as qualified as the men who are promoted. If she develops depression as a result of her work experiences, the theory that BEST explains the onset of her depression is:
A) artifact theory.
B) hormone theory.
C) lack-of-control theory.
D) cognitive triad theory.

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The lack-of-control theory suggests that feeling a lack of control over one's environment can lead to feelings of helplessness and ultimately depression. In this scenario, the woman's repeated failure to be promoted despite her efforts could lead her to feel like she has no control over her career advancement, which could cause her to become depressed. The other theories (artifact theory, hormone theory, cognitive triad theory) do not directly address the issue of lack of control.

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