A pessimistic explanatory style involves accounting for negative events or situations with internal, stable, and global explanations.

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A pessimistic explanatory style involves attributing negative events or situations to internal factors (such as personal flaws), stable factors (such as character traits), and global factors (such as the belief that the negative event will affect all areas of life). This can lead to a sense of helplessness and hopelessness.

A Pessimistic Explanatory Style Involves Accounting for Negative Events or Situations