Which model is MOST likely to emphasize the importance of one's history of conditioning as the source of depression?
A) psychodynamic
B) behavioral
C) humanist-existential
D) sociocultural

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The behavioral model emphasizes the role of conditioning in the development and maintenance of behaviors, including depression. Conditioning refers to the process by which behaviors are learned through the repeated association of stimuli with specific responses, and past experiences of conditioning may contribute to the development of depressive symptoms. The other models listed (psychodynamic, humanist-existential, and sociocultural) tend to emphasize different factors in the development of depression, such as unconscious conflicts (psychodynamic), meaning-making and personal growth (humanist-existential), and social and cultural factors (sociocultural).

Which Model Is MOST Likely to Emphasize the Importance of One's