Lauren Alloy and Lyn Abramson have argued that this condition is not especially maladaptive. The 5-HTTLPR gene may be associated with this condition, though that gene’s correlation with insomnia is much stronger. An inventory for this condition developed by Max Hamilton strongly correlates (10[1])with another inventory developed by Aaron Beck, (10[2])who proposed (10[1])that a “cognitive triad” is a primary cause of this condition. Symptoms of the atypical (-5[1])form of this condition include weight gain and leaden paralysis. The majority of people (10[1])with this condition exhibit anhedonia. (10[1])This condition, which is correlated (10[1])with an external locus of control and (10[1])low self-efficacy, is treated by Lexapro and Zoloft. For 10 points, name this mental state associated with persistently low mood. ■END■ (10[1])