Which of the following is a pattern described as a "numbed acceptance of a negative situation so that an individual no longer tries to change that situation for the better because he or she does not expect those efforts to make any difference?

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Learned helplessness is a condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed. It is thought to be one of the underlying causes of depression. This concept accurately describes the scenario where an individual has a numbed acceptance of a negative situation and no longer attempts to improve it due to a belief that their efforts will be futile.

Which of the Following Is a Pattern Described as a "Numbed