Aaron Beck, a pioneer in cognitive therapy, says that depressed people

A) almost always become depressed as a result of some sort of substance abuse.
B) are most often depressed as a result of obesity.
C) interpret ambiguous situations to their own disadvantage.
D) typically had authoritarian, dominating parents.

Cognitive Therapy

A psychological treatment approach aimed at changing thought patterns to alter behavior and emotional states.

Depressed People

Individuals experiencing a persistent feeling of sadness or a lack of interest in external stimuli, which can significantly impact daily functioning.

Authoritarian

A governing or leadership style characterized by absolute or blind obedience to authority, as opposed to individual freedom and related to centralized and dictatorial forms of control.