(P. 39) MARTHA WAS DISTRAUGHT WHEN SHE DISCOVERED HER HUSBAND HAD...
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Martha was distraught when she discovered her husband had been involved with
another woman and the relationship produced a child. She constantly tries to understand why
her husband cheated on her, thinking thoughts such as "I'm so stupid for not realizing what
was going on," and, "I should have been more attentive to his needs." Which type of cognition
is Martha most likely exhibiting?
A. Degradation
B. Causal attributions
C. Global assumptions
D. Catharsis
Bloom's: Apply
Difficulty: Moderate