causes of depression

• Genetic vulnerability and cognitive vulnerability are often heavily researched as causes of depression. Two major theories have been proposed to explain cognitive vulnerabilities associated with depression. Answer the following questions:

Describe what is meant by the terms genetic vulnerability and cognitive vulnerability (4 pts)In your description of cognitive vulnerabilities describe both the Hopelessness theory and the Negative Cognitive Triad theory making sure to discuss the 3 characteristics of each (6 pts)Your answer should be in paragraph form (not simply terms and definitions) It should be a minimum of 120 words; include word count)