Learned Helplessness Theory Suggests That

question 162

Multiple Choice

Learned helplessness theory suggests that:

• A)people with depression are too dependent on their families.
• B)frequent stressful events can make people believe their situation is uncontrollable.
• C)people learn to be helpless by watching others' lack of motivation.
• D)stressful events only perpetuate if people are inactive participants in their life's decisions.

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