People who attribute negative outcomes to themselves, and positive outcomes to external factors, are more prone to ________ than people who do the opposite.

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Attributing negative outcomes to oneself and positive outcomes to external factors is a cognitive pattern associated with depression. This pattern, known as negative attributional style, can contribute to feelings of helplessness and low self-esteem, which are characteristic of depression.

People Who Attribute Negative Outcomes to Themselves, and Positive Outcomes