Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of One

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of one of the components of a pessimistic explanatory style?

• A) "This is all my fault."
• B) "I've learned my lesson."
• C) "This is going to ruin everything."
• D) "Things are going to be terrible from now on."

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