Seligman believes that people learn to perceive themselves as helpless because of their ______.
A) experiences
B) cardinal traits
C) ordinal traits
D) failure to self-actualize

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Seligman's theory of learned helplessness suggests that people learn to perceive themselves as helpless due to their experiences of repeatedly facing situations that are beyond their control or influence. This leads to a belief that their actions or efforts do not matter, resulting in a sense of helplessness and giving up in difficult situations.

Seligman Believes That People Learn to Perceive Themselves as Helpless