According to learned helplessness theory, attributions for failures that are _____________ combine to produce the worst form of depression.

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Learned helplessness theory suggests that attributions for failures that are personal (internal), stable (unchanging over time), and global (affecting many areas of life) are most likely to lead to severe depression. This is because the individual believes they are the cause of their failures, that these failures will continue indefinitely, and that the failures will affect all aspects of their life.

According to Learned Helplessness Theory, Attributions for Failures That Are