Breanna is more likely to feel depressed than Terron. When Breanna is sad, she constantly thinks about negative events, why they occurred, and how depressed she is about them. When Terron feels down, he goes out jogging until he is exhausted but free of his negative frame of mind. Breanna exhibits a(n)__________ cognitive style and Terron uses a __________ cognitive style.

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Breanna exhibits a ruminative cognitive style as she focuses on negative events and her feelings about them, while Terron uses a distracting cognitive style by engaging in physical activity to shift his focus away from negative thoughts.

Breanna Is More Likely to Feel Depressed Than Terron