Which Quote Best Illustrates What Seligman Means by Learned Helplessness

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which quote best illustrates what Seligman means by learned helplessness?

• A) "Nothing I do will ever improve my situation."
• B) "Everyone can perform well except for me."
• C) "I can't remember anything good ever happening to me."
• D) "Many of the stresses in my life I brought on myself."

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Definitions:

Paranoid Personality

A mental health condition characterized by a pervasive distrust and suspicion of others' motives.

Genetic Link

The association between genetic factors and the likelihood of developing certain conditions or traits.

Schizophrenia

A severe mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Borderline Personality Disorder

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