The most prominent area to which the concept of helplessness has been applied in human behavior is the study of
A) panic attacks.
B) depression.
C) schizophrenia.
D) dissociative disorders.

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The concept of helplessness has been most prominently applied in the study of depression. This refers to the belief that one has no control over the outcomes in their life and can lead to feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. Studies have shown that individuals who exhibit learned helplessness are more likely to develop depression. Panic attacks, schizophrenia, and dissociative disorders do not necessarily involve feelings of helplessness as a core feature.

The Most Prominent Area to Which the Concept of Helplessness