I disagree. Check this site out and then recheck your book.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumination_(psychology)
Someone who focuses narrowly on negative events for long periods of time has a
A. negative attitude. C. negative focus.
B. depressive manner. D. depressive ruminative style.
I'm stuck between A&B!
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When I was reading this section in my book it never once even mentioned this word! Ugh!
It may be a negative manner.
When I was reading it in my book it said this. Negative affectivity is a persistent negative mood, as reflected in nervousness, sadness, anger, and guilt. So I thought itd be either A or B.
You were right it was D! Thank you!