______ Occurs When People May Perceive That It Is in Their

question 7

Multiple Choice

______ occurs when people may perceive that it is in their best interest to remain ignorant.

• A) indirect blindness
• B) motivated blindness
• C) immoral imagination
• D) moral imagination

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Definitions:

Learned Helplessness Experiments

Experiments that demonstrate how individuals can become conditioned to believe they have no control over the outcome of situations, leading to passivity and depression.

Shuttle-Box

An experimental apparatus used in animal behavior studies to test classical and operant conditioning by allowing the animal to move between compartments to avoid discomfort.

Learned Helplessness Model

A theory that suggests individuals may learn to perceive themselves as having no control over their environment, leading to a state of passive resignation.

Depression

A condition of mental well-being identified by ongoing low spirits or a disinterest in usual activities, leading to noticeable difficulties in daily routines.