Waylon Was Just Fired from His Job

question 86

Multiple Choice

Waylon was just fired from his job. If he is depressed, then he is likely to believe that

• A) his boss simply didn't recognize how hard Waylon was working.
• B) his co-workers must have been plotting against him.
• C) though it won't be easy to get another job, he'll find an even better one eventually.
• D) his wife will leave him, the bank will repossess his car, and his life is totally ruined.

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