Mae sits and ruminates about her life daily.She has no motivation to make changes in the areas of her life that are bothering her.She spends a great deal of time focusing on how badly she feels.According to cognitive theorists, which theory is most likely to apply to this situation?

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The description of Mae's behavior suggests that she is engaging in rumination, which is the primary focus of the ruminative response styles theory. This theory posits that individuals who ruminate excessively are more likely to develop depression and experience negative outcomes in areas such as personal relationships and work. The other theories listed (rational-emotive theory, negative cognitive triad, learned helplessness theory) do not specifically address the behavior of rumination.

Mae Sits and Ruminates About Her Life Daily