Seligman Proposes That Learned Helplessness Is Most Likely to Develop

question 113

Multiple Choice

Seligman proposes that learned helplessness is most likely to develop in someone with

• A) a difficult childhood.
• B) high openness personality trait.
• C) a pessimistic explanatory style.
• D) behavioral engagement style.

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