social rank theory

Question 1

suggests

Answer 1

We behave in a certain way for survival reasons

Question 2

if we lose a level of status

Answer 2

we can lose confidence in our abilities (depressed state).

Question 3

If we to try to regain our rank

Answer 3

we may suffer further losses which would be detrimental for our
survival (be rejected from the social group).
Therefore depression allows us to accept a
subordinate role & reduces further conflict.

Question 4

limitations

Answer 4

Ignores nurture -
e.g. other life factors (e.g.
trauma)

Reductionist-
ignores complex nature of
depression