Jill is seeking treatment for depression,which started after she ended a long-term relationship.Which of the following would be a global depressive attribution she might make?
A)"My relationships end badly because I get jealous and I drive them away."
B)"There must be something wrong with me,because I always attract people who are wrong for me."
C)"Sometimes I feel there is something the matter with me.Maybe,I am not pretty enough."
D)"My next relationship will likely be better."

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Option B indicates a global and internal attribution for the cause of the relationship ending, suggesting that Jill believes there is something inherently wrong with her that leads to unsuccessful relationships. This type of attribution is more likely to contribute to and maintain her depression compared to options A, C, and D, which offer more specific and nuanced explanations for the relationship ending or offer hope for the future.

Jill Is Seeking Treatment for Depression,which Started After She Ended