________ breaks the vicious circles that maintain depression, loneliness, and shyness by reversing one's negative beliefs about oneself and one's future.

A. Nominative determinism
B. Defensive pessimism
C. Social interaction therapy
D. Explanatory style therapy


Answer: D

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