Asked by Yoshika Leith on Sep 23, 2024

The opposite of a depressogenic attributional style is a(n) ______.

A) anxiety attributional style
B) enhancing attributional style
C) passive attributional style
D) active attributional style

Enhancing Attributional Style

The practice of nurturing a way of explaining personal and others' behaviors in a positive, empowering manner to improve psychological well-being.

Depressogenic Attributional Style

A cognitive pattern where individuals habitually attribute negative experiences to internal, stable, and global causes, potentially leading to or exacerbating depression.

Passive Attributional Style

A tendency to attribute negative events to external, stable, and global factors, leading to feelings of helplessness and depression.

  • Distinguish between diverse attributional styles and their influence on psychological well-being.