Seligman has found that humans and animals who are exposed to aversive events they cannot escape may develop

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Seligman's research on learned helplessness shows that subjects who are exposed to aversive events they cannot control or escape from may develop a sense of helplessness and passivity, which can manifest as symptoms of depression and anxiety. This is referred to as "learned helplessness."

Seligman Has Found That Humans and Animals Who Are Exposed