All of the Following Are Possible Explanations for the Positive

Multiple Choice

All of the following are possible explanations for the positive correlation between self-reported negative events and psychological distress, EXCEPT it could be that ________.

A) the negative events cause psychological distress
B) psychological distress influences people to report more negative events
C) distress and negative life events are both caused by some other unmeasured variables, such as a personality trait
D) psychological distress influences people to report fewer negative events