Researchers find that depressed people recall depression-related words better than nondepressed people. This finding is used to support which concept?
A) Learned helplessness
B) Depressive schema
C) Explanatory style
D) Locus of control

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Depressive schema refers to a set of cognitive biases and automatic thoughts that are negative and often related to depression. The finding that depressed people recall depression-related words better than nondepressed people suggests that they have a more accessible depressive schema, which could contribute to their ongoing depressive symptoms.

Researchers Find That Depressed People Recall Depression-Related Words Better Than