Maria was in a car accident. When thinking about the event, she concludes that she is an accident-prone person and will probably have more car accidents and other accidents in the future. According to hopelessness theory, Maria ______.

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Hopelessness theory suggests that individuals with a negative cognitive style may attribute negative events to stable, global, and internal factors, which can lead to a sense of hopelessness and increased vulnerability to depression. Maria's conclusion that she is accident-prone and will have more accidents in the future is an example of a negative cognitive style.

Maria Was in a Car Accident