An attributional theory of depression suggests that depression is more likely when someone attributes their failure or unpleasant circumstances to an ________ cause.

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Attributional theory, specifically the learned helplessness theory of depression, posits that depression is more likely when individuals attribute negative events to causes that are internal (they blame themselves), stable (they believe the cause will not change), and global (they believe the cause affects many areas of their life), leading to feelings of helplessness and depression.

An Attributional Theory of Depression Suggests That Depression Is More