When her friends or family criticize or express disapproval over something Johannah has done,she experiences a deep depression and self-abuse.She struggles very hard to do things that others would approve of and to have people like her.Cognition-focused theorists would say that Johannah's depression results in large part from:
A) modeling.
B) early childhood trauma.
C) illogical thinking.
D) unconscious feelings of loss.

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Cognition-focused theorists emphasize the role of illogical or maladaptive thinking patterns in the development of depression. Johannah's deep depression and self-abuse in response to criticism suggest she may have distorted thinking patterns, such as catastrophizing or personalizing, which are common cognitive distortions associated with depression.

When Her Friends or Family Criticize or Express Disapproval Over