Dr.Reynolds believes that depression reflects aspects of a patient's early relationship with her parents of which she may be completely unaware.Dr.Smith,by contrast,argues that depression stems from a patient's negative self-talk.The two psychologists appear to disagree on the _____ issue.
A)nature vs.nurture
B)conscious vs.unconscious causes
C)free will vs.determinism
D)structuralism vs.functionalism

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Dr. Reynolds emphasizes the role of unconscious factors in the development of depression, while Dr. Smith emphasizes conscious factors such as negative self-talk. This represents a disagreement between unconscious (or non-conscious) causes of depression and conscious causes. Therefore, the best choice would be B, conscious vs. unconscious causes. The other options are not relevant to the discussion of depression between the two psychologists.

DrReynolds Believes That Depression Reflects Aspects of a Patient's Early