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 university because she is a lazy and unmotivated person, and that her future is doomed. According to the ____________ model, Sariah is highly likely to develop ____________.

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The cognitive triad model proposes that individuals who are depressed possess negative beliefs about themselves, the world, and their future. Sariah's negative self-talk about being a bad student and her belief that her future is doomed align with this model. Additionally, her shame and belief that she did not meet her high standards suggest that she may be experiencing symptoms of major depression.  While learned helplessness can also be a factor in depression development, it does not fully explain Sariah's negative self-talk and beliefs about her future. Finally, there is no evidence to suggest that Sariah's beliefs align with the idea of a pessimism prototype.

Sariah, a High School Student, Just Received a Grade of B