The kindling hypothesis would predict which of the following?
A) Those with a genetic predisposition toward depression would be more likely to manifest depressive symptoms.
B) Those who have experienced recurrent depression are more likely to experience major life stressors.
C) Those who have experienced an early depressive episode are more likely to view later minor stressors as more severe.
D) Those who have experienced multiple depressive episodes become desensitized to stressors and have greater resilience in the face of future stressors.

Question

The kindling hypothesis would predict which of the following?
A) Those with a genetic predisposition toward depression would be more likely to manifest depressive symptoms.
B) Those who have experienced recurrent depression are more likely to experience major life stressors.
C) Those who have experienced an early depressive episode are more likely to view later minor stressors as more severe.
D) Those who have experienced multiple depressive episodes become desensitized to stressors and have greater resilience in the face of future stressors.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The kindling hypothesis suggests that individuals who experience an early episode of depression may become more sensitive to subsequent stressors, potentially perceiving them as more severe than they actually are. This aligns with choice C, which states that those who have experienced an early depressive episode are more likely to view later minor stressors as more severe. The other choices do not directly align with the kindling hypothesis.

The Kindling Hypothesis Would Predict Which of the Following