Depressed People Often Make Global Attributions to Explain Failures

question 75

Multiple Choice

Depressed people often make global attributions to explain failures. For example, a global explanation for a relationship failure might be,

• A)"All the good ones are already married."
• B)"I guess I'm just not ready to make a commitment."
• C)"We agreed that our religious differences would be a problem."
• D)"I was not as loyal as I should have been."

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Definitions:

Polar Covalent

A type of chemical bond where two atoms share a pair of electrons unequally, resulting in a molecule with electrically charged poles.

Alkaline

Having a pH greater than 7, which is opposite of acidic, and is characterized by the presence of a higher concentration of OH- ions than H+ ions in a solution.

Buffer

A solution or substance that minimizes changes in pH by absorbing or releasing hydrogen ions.

Acidic

Describes substances with a pH less than 7, characterized by a higher concentration of hydrogen ions.