According to Beck's cognitive account of depression, negative biases in the thinking of depressed people lead to a vicious cycle in which depression becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

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According to Beck's cognitive theory, negative biases in thinking can lead to a cycle where negative thoughts and beliefs reinforce the depression, making it difficult to break free from. This can be seen as a self-fulfilling prophecy in which the negative thoughts become reality.

According to Beck's Cognitive Account of Depression, Negative Biases in the Thinking