The work of Alloy and Abramson (1979) examined how depressed individuals tend to make accurate rather than self-serving judgments, attributions, and predictions. This phenomenon is known as

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Alloy and Abramson's work showed that depressed individuals tend to have a more accurate (as opposed to overly positive) understanding of their circumstances, which they termed "depressive realism." Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Option A, "depressive optimism," is incorrect as it implies that depression leads to a positive outlook, which is not supported by the research. Option B, "pessimistic exaggeration," is incorrect as it suggests that depressed individuals have an overly negative view of their circumstances. Option D, "defensive pessimism," is incorrect as it refers to a strategy that some individuals use to manage their anxiety by setting low expectations to avoid disappointment, rather than a fundamental cognitive bias associated with depression.

The Work of Alloy and Abramson (1979) Examined How Depressed