Describe the "Learned Helplessness Theory" of Depression

question 67

Essay

Describe the "learned helplessness theory" of depression. Outline the attributional pattern that is thought to play a central role in this theory. Provide an example of the type of attribution an individual might make for failing an exam that this theory would predict.

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Definitions:

Projection

Projection refers to the method of visualizing or mapping a three-dimensional object onto a two-dimensional surface, used in technical drawing and computer graphics for accurate representation.

Views

The depiction of a three-dimensional object on a two-dimensional surface, showing the object from various angles and perspectives.

Three-Dimensional

Pertaining to objects or spaces that have height, width, and depth, giving them a sense of volume or solidity.

Object

Something material that can be seen and touched, or a specific entity in programming that contains data and methods to manipulate that data.