Sam is depressed. He's been depressed for so long that he no longer believes he can do anything to improve his life or his future. He believes nothing he does will make any
Difference. Sam has developed ______.
A) cyclothymic disorder
B) cognitive dissonance
C) learned helplessness
D) cognitive specificity

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Sam has developed learned helplessness, which is the belief that one has no control over their situation and that their efforts are futile. This often leads to depression and a lack of motivation to improve one's situation.

Sam Is Depressed