All of the Following People Were Unsuccessful in Getting a Job

question 102

Multiple Choice

All of the following people were unsuccessful in getting a job after undergoing three interviews. Which person's thinking illustrates the depressive attributional style?

• A) Esther: "I may be terrible at job interviews, but the rest of my skills are exceptionally strong."
• B) Theresa: "I am always incompetent-in job interviews and everything else."
• C) Anthony: "I didn't get a job because of a bad streak of luck, and luck is always ripe for changing."
• D) Paul: "I didn't try my hardest; if I work at it, I can get a job."

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