Pessimism, as described by Martin Seligman, in his book "Learned Optimism," is when the individual sees negative events as:

A. pernicious, perplexing, and personalized.
B. permanent, personalized, and pervasive.
C. changeable, flexible, and specific.
D. permanent, personalized, and progressive.
E. temporary, personal, purposeful.


Answer: B

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