In Abramson's learned hopelessness theory, _____ is the vulnerability and _____ is/are the stress.

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According to Abramson's learned hopelessness theory, the vulnerability is a negative cognitive style, which refers to a tendency to see negative events as a reflection of one's personal flaws and to generalize negative events to many areas of life. The stress is negative life events that can reinforce and exacerbate the negative cognitive style, leading to feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. Therefore, option A is the best choice because it includes both the vulnerability and stress factors described in the theory.

In Abramson's Learned Hopelessness Theory, _____ Is the Vulnerability and _____

In Abramson's Learned Hopelessness Theory, _ Is the Vulnerability and _