A limitation of the self-focused attention model of depression is that ______.
A) self-focused attention is more pervasive in society than in prior decades
B) self-focused attention is more generally linked to psychopathology
C) research has not been conducted to support the link
D) certain popular child-rearing techniques have emphasized self-focus

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Self-focused attention is more broadly associated with various forms of psychopathology, not just depression. This broader link suggests that self-focused attention may not be a unique or specific mechanism underlying depression, but rather a feature common to many psychological disorders.

A Limitation of the Self-Focused Attention Model of Depression Is