Martha was distraught when she discovered her husband had been involved with another woman and had a child with the other woman.She constantly tries to understand why her husband cheated on her, thinking thoughts such as "I'm so stupid for not realizing what was going on," and, "I should have been more attentive to his needs." Which type of cognition is Martha most likely exhibiting?
A)Degradation
B)Causal attribution
C)Global assumption
D)Catharsis

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Martha is exhibiting causal attribution, as she is trying to understand the reasons or causes for her husband's infidelity and is placing the blame on herself for not being attentive enough.

Martha Was Distraught When She Discovered Her Husband Had Been