Question

Mae sits and ruminates about her life daily. She has no motivation to make changes in the areas of her life that are bothering her. She spends a great deal of time focusing on how badly she feels. According to cognitive theorists, which theory is most likely to apply to this situation?

Answer 1

Ruminative response styles theory.

Step-by-step explanation:

Nolen-Hoeksema proposed the Response Styles Theory, according to which rumination takes place when people focus on how distressed they feel about their problems. They also focus on the causes and consequences of the problems, but do not take time to consider possible solutions for them. Rumination, just like worry, is related to anxiety and other negative emotional states.