Describe the "Learned Helplessness Theory" of Depression

question 67

Essay

Describe the "learned helplessness theory" of depression. Outline the attributional pattern that is thought to play a central role in this theory. Provide an example of the type of attribution an individual might make for failing an exam that this theory would predict.

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