Sue Ellen Typically Explains Negative Events Using Temporary,specific,external Attributions

question 127

Multiple Choice

Sue Ellen typically explains negative events using temporary,specific,external attributions.According to Seligman (1991) ,Sue Ellen could best be described as possessing

• A)a Type B personality.
• B)hardiness.
• C)learned helplessness.
• D)optimism.

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