Behavioural theories of depression focus on the environmental conditions and contingencies and suggest that depression is maintained because of:

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Behavioural theories of depression suggest that depression is maintained because of benefits for depressed behaviours, and fewer benefits for healthy behaviours. This is because individuals with depression may receive more attention or sympathy from others, or have fewer responsibilities or expectations placed on them. Therefore, they may continue to engage in behaviours that perpetuate their depression. Negative beliefs about the self and others, reduced serotonin, and dysfunctional parent-child relationships may contribute to the development of depression, but they are not the focus of behavioural theories which address the maintenance of depression.

Behavioural Theories of Depression Focus on the Environmental Conditions and Contingencies