When something bad happens to Helen,she tends to dwell on it and has trouble keeping negative thoughts about the event from entering her mind.This behavior is typical of a person who
A)is likely to develop schizophrenia.
B)ruminates.
C)has psychopathic tendencies.
D)has a short form of the 5-HTT gene.

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Helen's behavior is typical of someone who ruminates, which means to repeatedly think about negative events or emotions. This is often associated with depression and anxiety. The other choices are not necessarily relevant to Helen's behavior.

When Something Bad Happens to Helen,she Tends to Dwell on It