The "Ask Elsa" Advice Columnist Is Reading a Letter from "Concerned

question 52

Multiple Choice

The "Ask Elsa" advice columnist is reading a letter from "Concerned" describing a friend who is failing at school. "Concerned" writes that most of the friend's problems result from a lack of personal responsibility and maturity. The "Ask Elsa" columnist realizes that many times people invent "friends" in order to ask for advice about their own problems. In this case the columnist should conclude that, because "Concerned" has made

• A) external attributions for the friend's behavior, the letter really is about a friend and not about "Concerned."
• B) internal attributions for the friend's behavior, the letter is really about "Concerned," and not about a friend.
• C) external attributions for the friend's behavior, the letter is really about "Concerned," and not about a friend.
• D) internal attributions for the friend's behavior, the letter really is about a friend and not about "Concerned."

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Definitions:

Depression And Anxiety

Common mental health disorders characterized by persistent sadness, worry, and fear, affecting daily functioning.

Vulnerable

The state of being open to harm, damage, or illness, physically or emotionally.

Gender Schemas

Cognitive frameworks that organize information based on gender-related attributes, guiding individuals' perceptions and behaviors.

Feminine Trait

Characteristics or attributes often culturally associated with women or the female gender, including nurturing, empathy, and sensitivity.