A person suffering from depression thinks about negative evaluations almost every time he thinks about himself. This would best be described as which of the following?
A) Private self-focus
B) Chronic accessibility
C) Affective encoding
D) Stereotypic exaggeration

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Chronic accessibility refers to the tendency for certain thoughts or information to come to mind easily and automatically. In the case of someone with depression, negative evaluations and thoughts about themselves may be easily accessible and frequently come to mind. This can contribute to a negative self-image and overall sense of low mood. Private self-focus, affective encoding, and stereotypic exaggeration may all be related to depression, but do not specifically refer to the tendency for negative self-evaluations to be easily accessible.

A Person Suffering from Depression Thinks About Negative Evaluations Almost