Lack of control seems to be the critical factor involved in _____, while lack of predictability is the critical factor involved in _____.
A) conditioned suppression; conditioned avoidance
B) conditioned avoidance; conditioned suppression
C) learned helplessness; experimental neurosis
D) experimental neurosis; learned helplessness

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Learned helplessness occurs when an individual believes they have no control over their situation, leading to passive behavior in the face of adversity. Experimental neurosis, on the other hand, results from unpredictable and conflicting conditioning, causing stress and erratic behavior.

Lack of Control Seems to Be the Critical Factor Involved