(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