Cassandra Got Divorced, Lost Her Job, and Had to Move

Multiple Choice

Cassandra got divorced, lost her job, and had to move into a new apartment in a run-down section of town. She believes that these setbacks are temporary as she has the support of her family members and friends. Which of the following is most likely to occur to her?

A) She is likely to be severely depressed and unable to cope as a result of her way of thinking about her life events.
B) She is likely to become severely ill, which will only heighten the severity of these life events.
C) She is likely to suffer from anxiety symptoms that will lead to thoughts of suicide.
D) She is likely to manage her stress better than someone who believes this situation would not change.