If Exposure to Inescapable and Uncontrollable Aversive Events Produces Passive

question 354

Multiple Choice

If exposure to inescapable and uncontrollable aversive events produces passive behavior, the response of passivity is termed:

• A) learned helplessness.
• B) biological preparedness.
• C) avoidance due to negative reinforcement.
• D) instinctive drift.

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Definitions:

Deaf Ear Syndrome

A situation where feedback, concerns, or suggestions are ignored or dismissed by those in positions of authority or by the organization at large.

Performance Pressure

The stress and anxiety experienced by individuals or teams when they are required to perform at high levels, often due to external expectations or demands.

Unethical Behaviour

Actions or decisions that violate moral or professional norms, standards, and practices.

Goal Challenge

The level of difficulty and effort required to achieve a specific goal or objective, impacting motivation and engagement.