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“tend to react to negative events by explaining them as permanent, personal, and pervasive.7” quote by Paul Tough
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““tend to react to negative events by explaining them as permanent, personal, and pervasive.7””

Paul Tough

About This Quote

Source Book: How Children Succeed, 2012

People often view negative events as permanent, personal, and pervasive, leading to reactive negativity.

In simple terms: Negative events are seen as lasting, personal, and widespread.

Key Takeaway

Challenge the permanence of negative interpretations.

Themes

psychology optimism resilience

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

self‑help psychological

When to use this quote

  • stress management
  • therapy
  • coaching
  • education programs

Key Concepts

cognitive bias learned helplessness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you reframe a setback?
  • What evidence counters the permanence belief?
A Different Perspective

Overcoming this bias requires sustained effort.

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