Sariah,a high school student,just received a grade of B on a paper.She is very ashamed that she did not perform according to her high standards.She tells herself,"Sariah,you are a really bad student-you need to study harder.This is simply unacceptable!" She believes that she may not get into college because she is a lazy and unmotivated person and that her future is doomed.Given what we know about the role of _____ in psychological disorders,Sariah is highly likely to develop _____.
A) cognitive processes; generalized anxiety disorder
B) learned helplessness; generalized anxiety disorder
C) cognitive processes; major depression
D) pessimism prototype; depression

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Sariah's negative and self-deprecating thoughts about herself and her abilities suggest a cognitive process known as negative self-schema, which is commonly associated with major depression. This negative self-schema can also lead to feelings of hopelessness and a belief that one's future is bleak, which are also common symptoms of depression. While learned helplessness and pessimism prototype are also related to depression, the given scenario does not provide enough evidence to support these options. Generalized anxiety disorder is not as strongly linked to negative self-schema and is therefore less likely to be the correct answer.

Sariah,a High School Student,just Received a Grade of B on a Paper.She