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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Economic Profits

The excess of total revenues over total costs, including both explicit and implicit costs.

Market Demand

The total quantity of a good or service that all consumers in a market are willing and able to purchase at various prices.

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The amount of money a firm makes after all inputs have been adjusted to their optimal levels, considering the long-term outlook.

Short-Run Profits

Profits earned during a brief period of time, not considering long-term investments or fixed costs.