The Role of Which Factor Is Emphasized in Martin Seligman's

question 50

Multiple Choice

The role of which factor is emphasized in Martin Seligman's learned helplessness theory concerning the etiology of depression?

• A)cognitive factors involving unreasonably optimistic expectations
• B)cognitive factors involving a pessimistic explanatory style
• C)interpersonal factors involving inadequate social skills
• D)biological factors associated with genetic predispositions

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