In a Famous Study, Seligman and His Colleagues Trained Dogs

question 141

Multiple Choice

In a famous study, Seligman and his colleagues trained dogs that a tone predicated an inescapable shock. When the dogs were put into a situation where they could avoid the shock simply by moving to a "safe zone" they would simply lie down and receive the shock. This phenomenon is called ___________.

• A) masochism
• B) learned helplessness
• C) a pessimistic response pattern
• D) negative affectivity

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Definitions:

Religion

A system of beliefs and practices related to sacred things that unite followers into a single moral community.

Natural Laws

Ethical theories suggesting that there are universal moral principles inherent in nature and human reason.

Human Behavior

The range of actions and mannerisms exhibited by humans in conjunction with their environment, responding to various stimuli or inputs.

Moral Absolutes

Ethical beliefs that actions are intrinsically right or wrong, irrespective of the context or consequences.