In theories of depression, ______ is the tendency to think repetitively about one's depressed mood or negative life events.

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The term "rumination" refers to the tendency to repetitively focus on one's negative mood or life events. This is a key feature of several theories of depression, including cognitive and behavioral theories. A and D are not terms commonly used in theories of depression, and while C is related to depression, it refers more broadly to a person's general thinking style rather than a specific aspect of depressive thinking.

In Theories of Depression, ______ Is the Tendency to Think