OCR GCSE Psychology - Problems - Social rank theory

Which of the following is not a way in which depression can be seen as an adaptive behaviour?

• it can reduce conflict in groups

• it can restore harmony

• it can prevent a 'loser' from seeking further failure

• it can lead to destructive behaviours

According to social rank theory, what does depression prevent people from doing in situations where they've 'lost'?

• Seeking further failure by looking for more competition

• Accepting their place in the social hierarchy

• Talking about their feelings

• Avoiding further failure by looking for less competition

True or false: according to social rank theory, depression would allow individuals to maintain their place in society, rather than being cast out

• True

• False

What type of person can the social rank theory not account for?

• Successful people with

• Homeless people with depression

• Successful people without depression

• Homeless people without depression

Which approach to psychology is social rank theory based on?

• Biological; Evolutionary

• Cognitive

• Social learning theory

• Psychodynamic