Using Past Experiences to Believe That One Has No Control

question 24

Multiple Choice

Using past experiences to believe that one has no control over the reinforcements in one's life is called:

• A) cognitive dissonance.
• B) learned helplessness.
• C) negative attribution theory.
• D) persistent depressive disorder with dysthymic syndrome

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Definitions:

Anxious-Ambivalent

A type of insecure attachment style where individuals are overly needy and preoccupied with their relationships.

Obsessive

Characterized by persistent and intrusive thoughts, urges, or images that cause significant anxiety or distress.

Anxious-Ambivalent Children

Children who display insecurity and anxiety in relationships, often resulting from inconsistent caregiving responses.

Attachment Behaviors

Actions or patterns of behavior that seek proximity to a specific attachment figure to provide comfort, security, or safety.