Mia has recently started university. Whenever she receives constructive feedback on her coursework, she focuses solely on the minor criticisms and ignores the praise, believing she is completely incompetent. She often thinks, 'I will never pass this degree, and my future is ruined because I am a failure.'
Discuss cognitive explanations of depression. Refer to Mia in your answer.
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