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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Learned helplessness theory proposes that individuals who are exposed to frequent stressful events may come to believe that their situation is uncontrollable, leading to a sense of helplessness and possibly contributing to the development of conditions such as depression. Option A is not supported by this theory, as it suggests a different type of dependence than what is proposed by learned helplessness. Options C and D are not accurate, as the theory does not suggest that people learn to be helpless by watching others or that inactivity is the only factor that perpetuates stress.

Learned Helplessness Theory Suggests That