Which BEST Characterizes a Pessimistic Explanatory Style

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which BEST characterizes a pessimistic explanatory style?

• A) "I failed my test because the exam was unfair as usual."
• B) "I passed my test because I got lucky in guessing the answers."
• C) "I failed my test because my parents are not supportive of my attending college."
• D) All the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Paid Labor Force

Individuals who are employed and receive compensation for their work, as opposed to volunteers or unpaid domestic workers.

Normative Socialization

The process through which individuals learn and internalize the norms, values, behaviors, and social skills appropriate to their social position.

Essentialism

Is a school of thought that sees gender differences as a reflection of biological differences between women and men.

Social Constructionism

A theory that suggests knowledge, meaning, and reality are constructed through social interactions and cultural norms.