Bob is depressed and because of his depressed mood, Bob's friends, who usually enjoy 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 is linked to a decrease in positive reinforcement from the environment, such as social interactions. Bob's worsening depression due to loss of social contact aligns with this theory.

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