Ruby and Myron Have Ended Their Relationship,and Ruby Blames Herself

question 93

Multiple Choice

Ruby and Myron have ended their relationship,and Ruby blames herself for the break-up because she views herself as unlikeable and unattractive.She sees herself as lacking in the type of personality and intelligence to keep a boyfriend for a long-term relationship.Ruby tells her friends that her life is ruined and she should just leave the university and go home.Ruby's attributions for the break-up illustrate

• A) a pessimistic explanatory style.
• B) an optimistic explanatory style.
• C) learned helplessness.
• D) linkage analysis.

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