According to Martin Seligman,people with a pessimistic explanatory style tend to attribute their setbacks to which of the following combination of factors?
A)Internal,stable,and global
B)Internal,unstable,and specific
C)External,stable,and global
D)External,unstable,and specific

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People with a pessimistic explanatory style tend to attribute their setbacks to internal factors (such as their own abilities or character), stable factors (such as lack of ability that won't change over time), and global factors (such as a flaw that affects many areas of their life). This is known as the "ABC" model of attribution. Choice A (internal, stable, and global) is the only option that matches this pattern.

According to Martin Seligman,people with a Pessimistic Explanatory Style Tend