Compared to Optimists, Individuals with a Pessimistic Explanatory Style Are

question 159

Multiple Choice

Compared to optimists, individuals with a pessimistic explanatory style are more likely to attribute bad events to

• A) their own personal shortcomings
• B) the actions of other people
• C) situational factors that are beyond their control
• D) bad luck or fate

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Definitions:

Mental Disorders

Health conditions characterized by alterations in thinking, mood, or behavior associated with distress or impaired functioning.

DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a standardized classification of mental health conditions published by the American Psychiatric Association.

Mental Disorders

A wide range of conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, often causing distress and difficulty in functioning.

Durham Rule

A legal standard for determining insanity, stating that an accused is not criminally responsible if the unlawful act was the product of mental disease or defect.