9Anthony Has Been Struggling with the Decision to Return to School

question 27

Essay

9.Anthony has been struggling with the decision to return to school to become an architect or to continue in his high-paying but very dissatisfying job. He decides to talk to his wife, Mei, about the problem. He tells her, ÒMei, I know it would be tough financially, but I'm thinking about going back to school to become an architect. What do you think?Ó Define Òempathy,Ó and provide an example of what Mei could say in response that would reflect empathy.

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Definitions:

Depressogenic Attributional Style

A cognitive pattern where individuals habitually attribute negative experiences to internal, stable, and global causes, potentially leading to or exacerbating depression.

Passive Attributional Style

A tendency to attribute negative events to external, stable, and global factors, leading to feelings of helplessness and depression.

Increasing Hopefulness

The process of fostering a more optimistic and positive outlook towards future outcomes or possibilities.

Onset Of Depression

The initial phase or start of depressive episodes, characterized by a noticeable decline in mood and functioning.