In the latest version of helplessness/hopelessness theory,depression results from inescapable aversive situations only
A)when the person believes they can survive the aversive situation.
B)if the individual already feels depressed.
C)for individuals who make depressive attributions during or following the aversive situation.
D)when a family member has a history of depression.

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According to the latest version of helplessness/hopelessness theory, depression results from inescapable aversive situations only if the individual makes depressive attributions during or following the aversive situation. This means that the individual believes that the cause of the aversive situation is stable, global, and internal. If they perceive the cause as changeable, specific, and external, they are less likely to develop depression, even if they experience the same aversive situation. Therefore, choice A and D are incorrect. There is no evidence to suggest that already feeling depressed (choice B) is a necessary condition for depression to result from inescapable aversive situations.

In the Latest Version of Helplessness/hopelessness Theory,depression Results from Inescapable