Researchers use the idea of negative cognitive style to
A) identify people at high risk for depression.
B) predict students who will have at least one episode of major depression.
C) determine those suffering more depressive symptoms after trauma.
D) all of these are correct.

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Negative cognitive style is a way of thinking characterized by pessimism, hopelessness, and negative self-evaluation. It has been shown to be a risk factor for depression, and researchers use it to identify people at high risk for depression, predict students who will have at least one episode of major depression, and determine those suffering more depressive symptoms after trauma. Therefore, all of these choices are correct.

Researchers Use the Idea of Negative Cognitive Style to