Shannon Has a History of Chronic Depression

question 44

Multiple Choice

Shannon has a history of chronic depression.According to cognitive theory, which statement likely represents her thought process upon discovering she has failed an exam?

• A)I can study harder next time and improve my grade.
• B)Yesterday was an unlucky day for me to take an exam.
• C)It was a poorly written examination by a poor teacher.
• D)I'm a failure, always have been and always will be.

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Definitions:

Agency

A relationship between two parties in which one party, the agent, is authorized to act on behalf of another party, the principal, in business transactions.

Agreement

One of the four elements necessary for a contract; consists of an offer made by one party, the offeror, and the acceptance of the offer by another party, the offeree.

Agent

Describes a person or entity authorized to act on behalf of another, known as the principal, in dealings with third parties.

Principal

In a contractual or fiduciary relationship, the principal is the party who authorizes an agent to act on their behalf.