According to Learned Helplessness Theory, Attributions for Failures That Are

question 57

Multiple Choice

According to learned helplessness theory, attributions for failures that are _____________ combine to produce the worst form of depression.

• A)external, stable, and global
• B)personal, stable, and global
• C)personal, stable, and situation-specific
• D)external, stable, and situation-specific

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Definitions:

Minefield

An area planted with explosive mines, typically to prevent enemy passage or to protect a perimeter.

Contested Values

Values or beliefs that are subject to disagreement and debate due to differing cultural, moral, or individual perspectives.

Power Relationships

The dynamics of control, influence, and authority among individuals or groups in a society.

Symbolic Interactionists

Sociologists who study how people use symbols to communicate, form perceptions of the world, and define their social realities.