Jessica is depressed and tends to concentrate on and continually think about how sad and hopeless she feels. However, Jessica is not trying to do anything about these feelings; thus, according to Nolen-Hocksema, Jessica is exhibiting:

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Jessica's behavior of concentrating on and continually thinking about her sad and hopeless feelings without trying to change them is indicative of a ruminative coping style, as described by Nolen-Hoeksema. This style is characterized by passively and persistently focusing on one's symptoms of distress and the possible causes and consequences of these symptoms.

Jessica Is Depressed and Tends to Concentrate on and Continually