Learned _________ Occurs When People Conclude That Unpleasant or Aversive

question 27

Short Answer

Learned _________ occurs when people conclude that unpleasant or aversive stimuli cannot be controlled-a view of the world that becomes so ingrained that they cease trying to remedy the aversive circumstances,even if they actually can exert some influence on the situation.

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Definitions:

Simple Interest

Interest calculated only on the principal amount, or initial investment, not on the accumulated interest of previous periods.

Compounded Annually

A method of calculating interest where the interest earned each year is added to the principal, so that the balance doesn't merely grow, it grows at an increasing rate.

Annual Rate of Interest

The yearly interest rate charged on borrowed money or paid on investments, expressed as a percentage of the principal.

Retirement

The period in one's life when they choose to permanently leave the workforce behind and cease employment.