The Development of Smiling

question 14

Multiple Choice

The development of smiling

• A) is entirely genetic.
• B) is entirely social.
• C) is random and must be learned.
• D) follows similar patterns cross-culturally.

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Definitions:

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.

Locus Of Control

An individual's belief about the extent to which their actions can influence the events around them, classified as either internal (control from within oneself) or external (control by outside forces).

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which an individual learns to believe they are powerless and unable to control or change a situation, often resulting from repeated unsuccessful attempts to do so.