According to Learned Helplessness Theory, Which of the Following Thoughts

question 77

Multiple Choice

According to learned helplessness theory, which of the following thoughts trigger depression?

• A) thoughts attributing positive outcomes to personal factors
• B) thoughts that something bad will happen and that nothing can be done to stop it
• C) negative thoughts about the world, oneself, and the future
• D) thoughts attributing negative outcomes to external factors

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