Martin Seligman, Whose Experiments Led to the Theory of Learned

question 9

Multiple Choice

Martin Seligman, whose experiments led to the theory of learned helplessness, also proposed that one can learn to ____.

• A)inhibit the fight-or-flight response
• B)apply problem-focused coping
• C)think positively about the future
• D)engage in tragic optimism

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Definitions:

Extended Family

A family that extends beyond the nuclear family, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives, who all live nearby or in one household.

Immigrated

The action of moving to a new country or region with the intention of settling and living there permanently.

Dual-Income

Pertaining to households in which two adults contribute financially through employment.

Cohabit

To live together and share a living space, often in a domestic partnership, without being married.