According to learned helplessness theory,following a failure on an important exam,which of the following explanations for the failure is most likely to lead to depression?
A)This teacher doesn't like me.
B)I am stupid.
C)I was in a bad mood on the day of the test.
D)I did not study hard enough.

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According to learned helplessness theory, attributing a failure to internal, stable, and global factors, such as personal incompetence ("I am stupid"), is more likely to result in feelings of helplessness and eventually depression. The other options either externalize the cause of the failure or suggest a temporary or controllable factor, which may not lead to learned helplessness.

According to Learned Helplessness Theory,following a Failure on an Important