Dwelling on the Negative Aspects of the Day, Such as a Couple

question 18

Multiple Choice

Dwelling on the negative aspects of the day, such as a couple of mistakes on a test or a cold shoulder from a coworker is most consistent with ____.

• A) mild sadness
• B) moderate sadness
• C) less severe depression
• D) more severe depression

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