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Peer reviewedLayne, Christopher; And Others – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1985
Tested accuracy of motivational theory of depression for adjustment disorder with depressed mood in 48 patients with terminal and nonterminal cancer. Results supported motivational theory: cancer patients exhibited low expectations and low values; hence, they were unmotivated and depressed. (NRB)
Descriptors: Adults, Cancer, Depression (Psychology), Emotional Adjustment
