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Sheryl views events as beyond her control, yet constantly asks herself why this is so. This is an example of:

A) cognitive dissonance.
B) attribution-helplessness.
C) the cognitive triad.
D) object relations.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced by someone who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Attribution-helplessness

A psychological phenomenon where individuals attribute their inability to control events to their own lack of ability, leading to feelings of helplessness.

Cognitive Triad

A concept in cognitive therapy that describes a pattern of thinking involving negative views about the self, the world, and the future.

  • Acknowledge the idea of learned helplessness and its relevance to depression.
  • Outline the distinctions between the attributions and perspectives associated with depressive and manic states.
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