Understanding Depressive Realism

What is the main idea behind depressive realism?

• Depressed individuals perceive the world more accurately.

• Depressed individuals are overly optimistic.

• Depressed individuals avoid all negative thoughts.

• Depressed individuals are always pessimistic.

How does heightened awareness benefit individuals with depression?

• It helps them prepare for and mitigate negative outcomes.

• It causes them to overestimate their abilities.

• It leads them to avoid all challenges.

• It makes them ignore potential failures.

What is a common trait of self-evaluation in depressed individuals?

• They believe they have no faults.

• They ignore their weaknesses.

• They have an honest and critical self-assessment.

• They tend to overestimate their strengths.

What is a potential downside of depressive realism?

• It always leads to positive outcomes.

• It can result in overgeneralization and pessimism.

• It eliminates all negative thoughts.

• It encourages unrealistic optimism.

How is depressive realism often portrayed in media?

• As a purely positive trait.

• As a characteristic of heroes who avoid all sacrifices.

• As a plot device in characters who believe in extreme measures.

• As a trait that leads to constant happiness.