Elyse broke up with her boyfriend after a fight. She has spent the last week repeatedly going over the fight in her mind, which has caused her to sink into depression. Her continual reliving of the fight is known as "_____."

A) rumination
B) reminiscence
C) obsession
D) fixation


A) rumination

Psychology

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John wants to stop ruminating. What can he do to help?

What will be an ideal response?

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