Asked by kayla magness on May 21, 2024
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People are said to have a pessimistic explanatory style if their explanations for failure are consistently
A) external and specific.
B) global and stable.
C) internal and unstable.
D) specific and grandiose.
Pessimistic Explanatory
A cognitive style where individuals tend to attribute negative events to stable, internal, and global causes, expecting future failures.
Global
Relating to or encompassing the whole world; worldwide in scope or application.
Stable
Refers to something that is firm, steady, and not likely to move or change, often used in the context of conditions or situations.
- Comprehend the impact of explanatory style on behavior and emotions.
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Deepanshu VasisthaMay 25, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A pessimistic explanatory style involves attributing failure to internal, stable factors (such as personal flaws or lack of ability) that are seen as global (affecting many areas of one's life). Option A describes an external explanatory style, while option C describes an external, unstable style, and option D refers to a grandiose style (which is not necessarily related to pessimism). Only option B fully matches the description of a pessimistic explanatory style.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the impact of explanatory style on behavior and emotions.