Which of the Following Sets of Attributions Is Most Closely

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sets of attributions is most closely linked to depression and helplessness and is most difficult to change?

• A) external, stable, and specific
• B) external, stable, and global
• C) internal, unstable, and specific
• D) internal, stable, and global

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Definitions:

Lev Vygotsky

A Russian psychologist who developed theories on cognitive development, emphasizing the roles of cultural context and social interaction.

Sociocultural Influences

The effects of society and culture on an individual's attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors, including norms, laws, customs, traditions, and language.

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual capabilities such as thinking, reasoning, and understanding, across the lifespan.

Schemas

Cognitive frameworks or concepts that help individuals organize and interpret information.