Question

A woman in a middle-level manager's job is repeatedly not promoted, no matter how hard she tries, even though she seems as qualified as the men who are promoted. If she develops depression as a result of her work experiences, the theory that BEST explains the onset of her depression is:

A. artifact theory.
B. cognitive triad theory.
C. hormone theory.
D. lack-of-control theory.

Answer 1

D. lack-of-control theory.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the scenario given in the above question, the women's condition best describes the lack-of-control theory.

Lack-of-control theory: The theory refers to the lack of the ability in a person to come up with conscious restrictions or limitations of impulses as well as behavior as a consequence of immense emotion.

It encompasses behaviors like screaming, fighting, weeping, etc.

Elements of the given theory includes:

1. Beliefs.

2. Attachment.

3. Commitment.

4. Involvement.