Yvonne,a college senior,is mildly depressed.Asked to describe herself,she mentions both her positive and negative qualities.She recalls both past successes and failures and takes personal responsibility for both.Yvonne clearly illustrates the _____ effect.

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Yvonne's ability to reflect on both positive and negative aspects of her life and take personal responsibility for them represents the sadder-but-wiser effect. This refers to individuals who have experienced negative events and have learned from them, leading to increased maturity and wisdom.

Yvonne,a College Senior,is Mildly Depressed