In his investigations of the cognitive factors that might contribute to depression, Seligman found that people with a pessimistic explanatory style are especially vulnerable to depression. These individuals tend to attribute their setbacks to ____, and draw ____ conclusions about their personal inadequacies.

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Seligman found that people with a pessimistic explanatory style tend to attribute their setbacks to personal flaws, and draw global, far-reaching conclusions about their personal inadequacies. This type of thinking can lead to feelings of hopelessness and helplessness, which are key components of depression.

In His Investigations of the Cognitive Factors That Might Contribute