Which of the Following Situations Best Portrays Learned Helplessness

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations best portrays learned helplessness?

• A)Feeling frightened about starting university after a successful high school career.
• B)Feeling depressed after failing your first exam in university.
• C)Not trying to make friends at university because you couldn't make friends in high school.
• D)Avoiding the purchase of lottery tickets because you've never won in the past.

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Definitions:

Hormonal Changes

Biochemical alterations in the body's hormone levels, affecting mood, growth, metabolism, and reproductive functions.

Neurological "Firing"

refers to the process by which neurons transmit electrical impulses, facilitating communication within the brain and between the brain and the rest of the body.

PKU

PKU, or Phenylketonuria, is a genetic disorder in which the body cannot metabolize phenylalanine, an amino acid, leading to harmful levels in the body if not treated with a special diet from infancy.

Neurological Damage

Refers to injury or impairment in the nervous system, potentially affecting the brain, spinal cord, or nerves, leading to various physical and cognitive symptoms.