People who attribute their setbacks to internal, stable, and global factors are exhibiting a(n)_____ explanatory style.
A) irrational
B) coherent
C) pessimistic
D) optimistic

Question

People who attribute their setbacks to internal, stable, and global factors are exhibiting a(n)_____ explanatory style.
A) irrational
B) coherent
C) pessimistic
D) optimistic

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

People who attribute their setbacks to internal (personal), stable (unchangeable), and global (affecting many areas of life) factors are exhibiting a pessimistic explanatory style. They tend to give up easily and have low self-esteem when faced with challenges or failures.

People Who Attribute Their Setbacks to Internal, Stable, and Global