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meagbuch

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One of the most consistent findings in the literature is that a pessimistic explanatory style is a risk factor for
 
  a. depression.
  b. social phobia.
  c. schizophrenia.
  d. Munchhausens Syndrome.

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Seligman suggested that after many experiences during the course of a lifetime, individuals develop habitual ways of explaining both the bad and good things that happen in their life. He called this their
 
  a. explanatory style.
  b. habitual schema.
  c. mental groove.
  d. cognitive style.


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mrphibs

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a: depression.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a: explanatory style


meagbuch

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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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