Describe Two Characteristics of Children That Put Them at Risk

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Essay

Describe two characteristics of children that put them at risk for being abused.

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Definitions:

Seligman

Martin Seligman is a psychologist known for his work on learned helplessness, positive psychology, and well-being.

Depression

A common but serious mood disorder that negatively affects how you feel, think, and handle daily activities.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which an individual becomes passive and depressed after experiencing uncontrollable adverse events, leading to a belief that future efforts are futile.

Inescapable Shock

A situation in an experiment where an individual cannot avoid the aversive stimulus, often used to study stress responses and learned helplessness.