Seligman Found That People with a Pessimistic Explanatory Style Are

question 12

Multiple Choice

Seligman found that people with a pessimistic explanatory style are especially vulnerable to depression. These individuals tend to attribute their setbacks to _____ and draw _____ conclusions about their personal inadequacies.

• A)situational factors; narrow, specific
• B)personal flaws; narrow, specific
• C)situational factors; global, far-reaching
• D)personal flaws; global, far-reaching

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Definitions:

Sound Waves

Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.

Timbre

The quality of a musical note, sound, or tone that distinguishes different types of sound production, such as voices or musical instruments.

Pure Tones

Sounds with a sinusoidal waveform, meaning they have a single frequency and are perceived as a single pitch.

Illusions

Perceptual experiences that misrepresent physical stimuli, leading to false perceptions or interpretations.