The term _____ refers to a decrement in learning ability that results from repeated exposure to uncontrollable aversive events.
A) experimental neurosis
B) learned optimism
C) posttraumatic stress disorder
D) learned helplessness

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Learned helplessness is the psychological condition where an individual learns to believe they are powerless to change their situation after being exposed to repeated and uncontrollable negative events, leading to a decrease in their motivation or ability to learn.

The Term _____ Refers to a Decrement in Learning Ability