Amanda's therapist suggests that her depression results from mistakenly blaming herself rather than a slumping economy for her recent job loss.Her therapist's suggestion best illustrates

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The therapist's suggestion that Amanda's depression may result from her thinking patterns and cognitive distortions is consistent with the social-cognitive perspective, which emphasizes the importance of how individuals interpret and respond to their experiences. Specifically, Amanda's tendency to blame herself for her job loss rather than considering external factors may be contributing to her depression. The other options are not applicable to the scenario described.

Amanda's Therapist Suggests That Her Depression Results from Mistakenly Blaming