What is a major challenge in explaining depression solely through negative attributional styles?

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They tend to be more prevalent in males compared to femalesThey are more strongly linked to manic episodes than depressive statesThey have minimal influence on an individual's self-esteemThey might result from depression instead of being its causeNone of the above

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A purely attributional explanation of depression faces the issue that negative attributions might actually develop as a result of being depressed, rather than serving as the initial cause. This makes it difficult to determine causality in such models.

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What is a major challenge in explaining depression solely through negative attributional styles?

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