When a depressed individual accurately assesses his/her control over situations that are uncontrollable, what is this phenomenon referred to as?

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The phenomenon of a depressed individual accurately assessing his/her control over situations that are uncontrollable is referred to as depressive realism. This means that the individual has a more accurate perception of reality as compared to non-depressed individuals who may have an optimistic bias. Option A, realistic depression, is not a commonly used term in the field of psychology. Option B, realistic cognition, refers to a general term that refers to accurate thinking, and is not specific to depression. Option D, cognitive realism, is not a term used in the context of depression in psychology.

When a Depressed Individual Accurately Assesses His/her Control Over Situations