Bob is depressed and because of his depressed mood,Bob's friends,who usually enjoying spending time with him,start to avoid him because they find that they feel somewhat depressed and anxious when they are with him.Because of this loss of social contact,Bob's depressive symptoms begin to worsen.This example is most consistent with:

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Lewinsohn's learning theory of depression suggests that depression arises from a lack of positive reinforcement from one's environment. In this case, Bob's friends are no longer providing positive reinforcement by avoiding him, which may exacerbate his depressive symptoms.

Bob Is Depressed and Because of His Depressed Mood,Bob's Friends,who