Elliot became widowed after nearly 40 years of marriage. He has convinced himself that no one will ever love him again. His irrational thinking has caused him to suffer from depression, and he rarely leaves his house. What perspective might BEST explain his behavior?

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Elliot's belief that no one will ever love him again and his resulting behavior of staying isolated in his house suggest that he has developed negative thought patterns, which are characteristic of the cognitive perspective.

Elliot Became Widowed After Nearly 40 Years of Marriage