According to Seligman's Research on Learned Helplessness, One Way to Help

question 47

Multiple Choice

According to Seligman's research on learned helplessness, one way to help "immunize" people from becoming depressed would be to:

• A) surround them with as many pleasant stimuli as possible.
• B) put them in situations where they cannot possibly escape from adversity.
• C) make sure they do not experience much adversity in their life.
• D) expose them early in life to adversities they can overcome.

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Definitions:

Token Economy

A system of behavior modification based on the systematic reinforcement of target behavior through the use of tokens that can be exchanged for other reinforcements.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing unhelpful or destructive thought patterns in order to alter behavior and emotions.

Aversive Conditioning

A form of behavioral training in which an unpleasant or punitive stimulus is associated with undesirable behavior.

Progressive Relaxation

A technique involving tightening and then slowly relaxing each muscle group, aimed at reducing physical tension and promoting calmness.