Ruminative Responses Are Defined As

question 190

Multiple Choice

Ruminative responses are defined as:

• A) one's losing the ability to make rational decisions.
• B) failing to act because a person perceives no control over the outcomes that follow his or her actions.
• C) repeatedly mentally dwelling on one's mood without acting to change it.
• D) behaviors that occur frequently for a period of several months.

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Definitions:

Mental Set

A framework for thinking about a problem based on previous experiences or methods, which can sometimes limit problem-solving abilities.

Intelligence Testing

the measurement of a person's intellectual abilities and potential, usually through a series of tasks and assessments that cover various cognitive skills.

Binet

Alfred Binet, a French psychologist best known for developing the first intelligence test.

Thurstone

Refers to Louis Leon Thurstone, an influential American psychologist known for his contributions to psychometrics and the theory of intelligence.