Term: Rumination
definition: talking about or trying to figure out their negative feelings
rumination increases depression in three ways:
1. interferes with instrumental, productive behavior
2. makes other negative feelings and negative memories more salient
3. leads people to make pessimistic explanations for negative events
by contrast, men are more likely than women to respond by playing sports and avoiding thoughts about the reasons for their depression, a.k.a. distraction
Psychology of Gender, Chapter 13: Mental Health
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