Question

Four students in sociology class received a D on their final project and are required to rewrite and resubmit it. In their responses to this situation, who exemplifies the attribution style that is most prone to depression?

Answer 1

Answer:

Gina exemplifies the attribution style most prone to depression since she feels like she won't have success on written assignments, feels she is not good at sociology and that she is not smart enough.

Explanation:

Depression is a mental disorder characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness and despair, as well as a general loss of interest. It can be fueled if the individual has a negative view of him/herself and constantly puts him/herself down.

In this case, Gina is the most prone to depression since the grade created a negative response on her, on her persona and on her general aspirations. She feels like she won't have success anymore, that she isn't good and that she is not smart enough.