A pessimistic explanatory style--blaming oneself for whatever goes wrong--tends to be associated with

A) schizophrenia.
B) alcoholism.
C) depression.
D) post-traumatic stress disorder.

Pessimistic Explanatory Style

A tendency to explain negative events as being inevitable, personal, and pervasive.

Depression

A mental health condition marked by continuous experiences of sorrow, despair, and a disinterest or lack of enjoyment in activities.

Alcoholism

A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol, often leading to physical dependence and negative health, social, and behavioral effects.