Some Research Findings Suggest That a Pessimistic Explanatory Style May

question 27

Short Answer

Some research findings suggest that a pessimistic explanatory style may be more adaptive in certain situations. Elders living in Philadelphia with a(n) _______ explanatory style and who experienced a negative event such as the death of spouse showed the most amount of depression during the test period.

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Definitions:

Federal Prison

A correctional facility operated and maintained by the federal government for individuals convicted of federal crimes.

Prisoners Aged

Refers to incarcerated individuals who are elderly, focusing on the challenges and conditions unique to this demographic.

Mandatory Life Imprisonment

A criminal punishment where the convicted individual is sentenced to spend the rest of their life in prison, typically without the possibility of parole.

Time/CNN Poll

A type of public opinion survey or research conducted by Time magazine and CNN media outlet to assess public attitudes.