While there is much support for some elements of Beck's cognitive theory, ________
A) treatments based on his view of depression are not effective.
B) findings supporting it as a causal hypothesis are limited.
C) it does not account for the known biological aspects of depression.
D) is does not account for sex differences in depression.

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While there is evidence supporting some aspects of Beck's cognitive theory, such as the role of negative thinking in depression, there is limited evidence supporting it as a causal hypothesis. The theory also does not fully account for the biological aspects of depression, and there are sex differences in how depression presents that are not fully accounted for in the theory. However, the answer choices A and C are incorrect as there is evidence that cognitive therapy can be effective for some individuals with depression, and Beck's theory does incorporate some biological factors.

While There Is Much Support for Some Elements of Beck's