Seligman contends depression develops because ______.
A)structures in the prefrontal cortex stop stimulus response associations
B)outside forces create contingencies that stop stimulus response associations
C)internal forces create contingencies that stop stimulus response expectations
D)people believe they are helpless to control their own destinies

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Seligman's theory of learned helplessness suggests that depression develops when individuals believe they have no control over the outcomes in their lives, leading to feelings of helplessness and hopelessness.

Seligman Contends Depression Develops Because ______