The "Pessimistic Explanatory Style" Is Defined as Making Attributions for Negative

question 5

Multiple Choice

The "pessimistic explanatory style" is defined as making attributions for negative events.

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

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Definitions:

Investment Model

A model of long-term relationships that examines the ways that commitment, investment, and the availability of attractive alternative partners predict satisfaction and stability in relationships.

Evolutionary Theory

The theory that explains the diversity of life on Earth through the processes of natural selection and genetic mutation over time.

Social Exchange Theory

The view of social relationships as involving an exchange of goods, the objective of which is to minimize costs and maximize benefits.

Mere Exposure Effect

A mental effect in which individuals grow fond of things simply due to their familiarity.