Seligman Found That People with a Pessimistic Explanatory Style Are

Multiple Choice

Seligman found that people with a pessimistic explanatory style are especially vulnerable to depression. These individuals tend to attribute their setbacks to _____ and draw _____ conclusions about their personal inadequacies.

A) situational factors; narrow, specific
B) personal flaws; narrow, specific
C) situational factors; global, far-reaching
D) personal flaws; global, far-reaching