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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The phenomenon described in the question that suggests that depressed individuals have a more accurate perception of reality and view events as uncontrollable is called depressive realism. Option A, optimistic well-being, does not accurately describe the results of the study. Option B, pessimistic exaggeration, is not a formally recognized phenomenon. Option D, learned helplessness, has some similarities to depressive realism but refers specifically to the belief that one's actions do not have an impact on their environment or outcomes.

Examined How Depressed Individuals View the Extent of Their Personal