Which of the following is the type of attribution that is most likely to cause depression?
A) I am never going to make it through this course because the professor is unfair.
B) I am never going to make it through this course because it is too early in the morning and I'm having trouble getting up.
C) I am never going to make it through this course because I just don't feel like studying lately.
D) I am never going to make it through this course because I'm stupid and I just can't learn the material.

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Attributing failure to internal, stable, and global factors like being "stupid" can lead to feelings of helplessness and depression, as it suggests a lack of control over the situation and an inability to change.

Which of the Following Is the Type of Attribution That