Define Learned Helplessness, and Explain How One's Attributions Affect Helplessness

question 188

Essay

Define learned helplessness, and explain how one's attributions affect helplessness and how instilling hope can alleviate this condition.

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Definitions:

Food Diary

A record of all food and beverage intake over a period of time, used for dietary analysis and health management.

Obese

A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat accumulation that presents health risks.

Ideal Body Weight

The optimal weight based on various factors like height, gender, and age, aimed to promote optimal health.

Malnutrition

A condition resulting from eating a diet in which certain nutrients are lacking, in excess, or in the wrong proportions.