Ruby and Myron Have Ended Their Relationship,and Ruby Blames Herself

Multiple Choice

Ruby and Myron have ended their relationship,and Ruby blames herself for the break-up because she views herself as unlikeable and unattractive.She sees herself as lacking in the type of personality and intelligence to keep a boyfriend for a long-term relationship.Ruby tells her friends that her life is ruined and she should just leave the university and go home.Ruby's attributions for the break-up illustrate

A) a pessimistic explanatory style.
B) an optimistic explanatory style.
C) learned helplessness.
D) linkage analysis.