Your aunt says, "I know I'm depressed, and I think and worry about my depression constantly; however, I never actually do anything about it." She is:

Your aunt says, "I know I'm depressed, and I think and worry about my depression constantly; however, I never actually do anything about it." She is:

• A. Committing errors in logic
• B. Making ruminative responses
• C. Providing an example of the cognitive triad
• D. Regressing toward the oral stage of development

Answer: (B)

The main concept being tested is ruminative thinking in depression. When someone says they know they’re depressed and constantly think and worry about it but never take steps to address it, that describes rumination—a repetitive, passive focus on distress and its causes without engaging in problem-solving or action. This pattern tends to maintain or worsen depressive symptoms because it deepens negative mood without moving toward change. The cognitive triad involves enduring negative beliefs about the self, the world, and the future, which goes beyond simply worrying about depression itself. Regressing toward the oral stage is not relevant here, as it’s a psychodynamic concept unrelated to current cognitive patterns. So, this behavior best fits ruminative responses.

The main concept being tested is ruminative thinking in depression. When someone says they know they’re depressed and constantly think and worry about it but never take steps to address it, that describes rumination—a repetitive, passive focus on distress and its causes without engaging in problem-solving or action. This pattern tends to maintain or worsen depressive symptoms because it deepens negative mood without moving toward change. The cognitive triad involves enduring negative beliefs about the self, the world, and the future, which goes beyond simply worrying about depression itself. Regressing toward the oral stage is not relevant here, as it’s a psychodynamic concept unrelated to current cognitive patterns. So, this behavior best fits ruminative responses.