Lin goes into a fit of depression and self-abuse when anyone criticizes or expresses disapproval. Much of what he does is for the purpose of getting people to like him. Cognition-focused theorists would say that Lin'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 thought processes in emotional disorders. They would likely attribute Lin's depression to illogical thinking patterns, such as overgeneralizing negative feedback or personalizing events excessively, leading to his depressive symptoms and behaviors aimed at gaining approval.

Lin Goes into a Fit of Depression and Self-Abuse When