Learnt Helplessness Is Demonstrated in Laboratory Animals by

question 76

Multiple Choice

Learnt helplessness is demonstrated in laboratory animals by

• A)creating aversive stimuli (such as electric shocks to the foot) that the animal can control.
• B)creating aversive stimuli (such as electric shocks to the foot) that the animal cannot control.
• C)creating pleasant stimuli (such as a food pellet) that the animal cannot control.
• D)creating pleasant stimuli (such as a food pellet) that the animal can control.

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Definitions:

Researcher's Autonomy

The freedom and independence a researcher has in choosing the topic, methodology, and conduct of their research, respecting ethical guidelines and standards.

Cognitive Development

The process by which individuals perceive, think, and gain understanding of their world through the interaction and influence of genetic and learned factors.

Vygotsky's Theory

A developmental theory proposing that social interaction plays a foundational role in the cognitive development of children.

Sensory Experiences

Interactions with the environment through the senses, leading to perception and possibly influencing cognitive and emotional development.