Which Quote Best Illustrates What Seligman Means by Learned Helplessness

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which quote best illustrates what Seligman means by learned helplessness?

• A)"Nothing I do will ever improve my situation."
• B)"Everyone can dance well except 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:

Osmoreceptor Cells

Cells that detect changes in the osmotic pressure of the body fluids, contributing to the regulation of the body's water balance.

Plasma Volume

The volume of the plasma component of blood, which is the liquid part of the blood that holds the blood cells in whole blood in suspension.

Hypertension

A medical condition where the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.

Bones

The rigid organs that constitute part of the endoskeleton of vertebrates, providing support, protection, and aiding in movement.