Abramson Revised the Learned Helplessness Theory to Suggest That ________

question 85

Multiple Choice

Abramson revised the learned helplessness theory to suggest that ________

• A) the worldview dimension of attributions is the most important to depression.
• B) hopelessness is needed to produce depression, helplessness is not important.
• C) the number of negative life events someone experiences is more important than his or her attributions for those events.
• D) the pessimistic attributional style people have about negative events produces depression.

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Definitions:

Banks

Financial institutions licensed to receive deposits and make loans. They also offer various other financial services such as wealth management, currency exchange, and safe deposit boxes.

Thrifts

Financial institutions that primarily accept savings deposits and make mortgage loans, including savings and loan associations, savings banks, and credit unions.

Market Risk

The risk of losses in investments due to factors that affect the overall performance of the financial markets, such as economic changes or natural disasters.

Purchasing Power Risk

The risk that the value of money will decrease over time due to inflation, affecting the real value of investments and savings.