While Watching the Evening News You See a Story About

question 247

Multiple Choice

While watching the evening news you see a story about domestic abuse and wonder "Why would anyone stay in a relationship where they are being abused?" According to Seligman, one factor that may contribute to victim's staying in abusive relationships is __________

• A) observational learning.
• B) learned helplessness.
• C) conditioned emotional response.
• D) instinctive drift.

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Definitions:

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, which acts as a buffer for stimuli received through the senses, lasting up to a few seconds.

Selectively Attended

The cognitive process of focusing on a particular object in the environment for a certain period, while ignoring other perceivable information.

Long-term Memory

A type of memory storage that can hold information for extended periods of time, ranging from minutes to a lifetime, encompassing a wide range of knowledge, experiences, and skills.

Meaningful

Having significance, purpose, or value that is important to an individual or group.