The habitual tendency to attribute negative events to causes that are stable, global, and internal is characteristic of

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The tendency to attribute negative events to causes that are stable (permanent), global (affecting many aspects of life), and internal (caused by oneself rather than external circumstances) is known as a depressive explanatory style, which is associated with depression and pessimism. Hardiness, optimism, and Type A behavior do not necessarily involve this type of attributional style.

The Habitual Tendency to Attribute Negative Events to Causes That