Seligman Found That, When Faced with a Painful Situation from Which

question 78

Multiple Choice

Seligman found that, when faced with a painful situation from which there is no escape, animals and people enter a state of helplessness and resignation. He called this _____.

• A) autonomic resignation
• B) helpless resignation
• C) resigned helplessness
• D) learned helplessness

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Definitions:

Community-Based Initiative

Programs or projects developed and implemented at a local level to address community health issues or concerns.

Human Development

The process of enlarging people's freedoms and opportunities, improving their well-being, and enabling them to reach their full potential.

Essential Ingredient

A crucial component or element required for something to function optimally or to achieve a desired outcome.

Survival

The act or fact of living or continuing longer than another person or thing.