Steve has just done poorly on an algebra exam. He has been feeling depressed for several weeks and he attributes his poor performance to the fact that he is a lousy math student. Characteristic of the depressive cognitive triad, Steve is specifically displaying negative views of __________.

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Steve's attribution of his poor performance to being a lousy math student reflects a negative view of himself, which is a characteristic of the depressive cognitive triad. This triad includes negative views of oneself, the world, and the future.

Steve Has Just Done Poorly on an Algebra Exam