People who consistently exhibit_________thinking are more vulnerable to depression than others.

Correct answer: B. negative, pressmistic

  • A. overly optimistic
  • B. negative, pressmistic
  • C. delusional
  • D. dysthymic

Explanation

Persistent negative and pessimistic thinking increases vulnerability to depression by encouraging hopeless interpretations of setbacks. Optimistic thinking generally serves as a protective factor, while delusional and dysthymic are not the intended thinking styles here.

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