Behavioural Deficits, Excesses and Precursors of Depression

Question 1

Deficits

Answer 1

Social skills.
Assertiveness.
Self-reward.
Rewards from others.
Sleep deprivation.
Problem-solving skills.
Rewarding and pleasurable experiences.
Self-control and self-direction.
Ability to reward others.

Question 2

Excesses

Answer 2

Complaining.
Negative or punitive behavior toward others.
Self-criticism.
Punishments from others.
Hypersomnia.

Question 3

Precursors

Answer 3

Martial or relationship conflicts.
Arguments.
Relationship exits.
Daily hassles.
Negative life events (eg. Loss of job, divorce, death of close relative)
Early loss of parent.
Parents with negative attributional style.
Lack of nurturance from parents.
Noncontingency of behavior and rewards.