What Is Learned Helplessness

question 57

Multiple Choice

What is learned helplessness?

• A)the belief that being helpless leads to wellness
• B)the belief that being helpless leads to despair
• C)the belief that one must give help to receive help
• D)the belief that one has no control over one's environment

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Definitions:

Bender Gestalt II

A psychological assessment tool used to evaluate visual-motor functioning and developmental disorders through the copying of simple designs.

Developmental Delays

A noticeable lag in a child's physical, cognitive, behavioral, emotional, or social development, compared to normative milestones.

Compulsive Behavior

Actions performed repeatedly due to an irresistible urge, often without rational motivation.

MMPI

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, a comprehensive psychological test that assesses personality traits and psychopathology.