1) Someone you know just had a minor fender-bender, caused by backing his car into a light pole. Using the concepts of attribution-helplessness theory provide examples of what an individual at risk for depression and one not at risk for depression would say regarding what just happened to him. Be sure to include all three attributional dimensions.

2) Many persons implicitly (and sometimes explicitly) presume that mood disorders occur only in persons who are weak or who "enjoy being sad." Discuss the effect such attitudes might have on persons with mood disorders (reluctance to admit they have a problem or to seek help). How can you educate the public about cause of these disorders, thus alleviating the stigma associated with them?