The work of Alloy and Abramson (1979)examined how depressed individuals view the extent of their personal control over events.Their results provided evidence of the phenomenon known as

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Alloy and Abramson's study found evidence of "depressive realism," which suggests that depressed individuals have a more accurate perception of reality, and are less likely to hold overly optimistic or exaggerated beliefs about their personal control over events. Options A and B are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the findings of the study. Option D refers to a related but distinct concept, which involves a belief that one lacks control due to past experiences of uncontrollable events.

The Work of Alloy and Abramson (1979)examined How Depressed Individuals