Cindy seems to believe that she is unworthy of having her needs met, that she will never be happy or successful, and that everyone is going to take advantage of her. What cognitive cause of depression is she demonstrating with these beliefs?

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Elliot Barton

Social Studies

19 October, 09:35

Cindy seems to believe that she is unworthy of having her needs met, that she will never be happy or successful, and that everyone is going to take advantage of her. What cognitive cause of depression is she demonstrating with these beliefs?

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Bailey · Answer 1

irrational beliefs

Explanation:

Cindy is expressing irrational beliefs in herself.

This means she has the idea in her head how life should be for her and others, in which she represents the negative attitude towards herself. These are ideas, beliefs, values, and thoughts that are self-defeating and which we use when presented with problems in our lives.

The person that has irrational beliefs has ideas that are usually completely black, think if they fail something they are a complete failure and believe things won't get better.

Irrational beliefs are a common cause of depression in adolescents who tend to dramatize situations.