Due to unfortunate circumstances, Sally experienced many negative events growing up and was unable to control or change most of them. Because of her past, Sally presently expects bad things to happen, and even though she is capable of making a difference, she assumes that there is nothing she can do to change her life for the better. This example best demonstrates the assumed cognitive mechanisms involved in:

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The learned helplessness theory of depression suggests that individuals who experience uncontrollable negative events may develop a belief that they are unable to control their outcomes, leading to feelings of hopelessness and depression.

Due to Unfortunate Circumstances, Sally Experienced Many Negative Events Growing