In the attributional view of depression, individuals regularly explain negative events as occurring due to:

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The attributional (or explanatory) style theory of depression suggests that individuals who habitually explain negative events as due to internal (their own fault), stable (unlikely to change), and global (affecting many areas of life) causes are more likely to suffer from depression. This perspective is based on the work of psychologists such as Martin Seligman, who studied learned helplessness and its connection to depression.

In the Attributional View of Depression, Individuals Regularly Explain Negative