Which piece of evidence, if found, would MOST STRONGLY refute Beck's assumptions about depression?
A) A cross-cultural study showing that the symptoms of depression differ across cultures
B) A study from molecular biology showing that specific genes are linked to depression
C) A case study about an individual who is depressed but does not engage in negative thinking
D) An experiment showing that people who engage in negative thinking do not become depressed

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Beck's theory of depression centers on the role of negative thinking patterns in causing depression. Therefore, evidence showing that people who engage in negative thinking do not become depressed would most directly challenge the core assumption of Beck's theory.

Which Piece of Evidence, If Found, Would MOST STRONGLY Refute