Travis is the victim of unpredictable bullying on the playground. In every case it continues until he sees the teacher coming, and then it promptly ends. What effect will the teacher have on his learned helplessness?
A) The aversive stimulus is still unpredictable, so the teacher will have no effect.
B) In future situations of bullying, he will be less likely to experience learned helplessness when the teacher is not around.
C) In future situations of bullying, he will be more likely to experience learned helplessness when the teacher is not around.
D) In future situations of bullying, his learned helplessness will be greater than if the teacher had never been present.

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The teacher's presence provides a sense of safety and protection, which can help Travis to overcome his learned helplessness.

Travis Is the Victim of Unpredictable Bullying on the Playground