Attributional theories of depression argue that people will become depressed if they attribute losses and failures to:

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Attributional theories of depression, particularly the theory proposed by Abramson, Seligman, and Teasdale (1978), suggest that individuals are more likely to become depressed if they attribute negative events (such as losses and failures) to causes that are stable (unchanging over time) and global (affecting many areas of life), as these attributions can lead to feelings of helplessness and hopelessness.

Attributional Theories of Depression Argue That People Will Become Depressed