Students who experiences a persistent depressed mood after failing an exam probably have which type of attribution style?
Correct answer: A. Stable, global
- A. Stable, global
- B. Unstable, specific
- C. External, global
- D. External, specific
Explanation
Persistent depression after failure suggests attributing the event to causes that are stable and global, meaning lasting and affecting many areas of life. This pattern is associated with a depressive attributional style.
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