In Seligman's research, animals that developed learned helplessness showed behaviors that were similar to those of people with ______.
A) depression
B) anxiety
C) autism
D) schizophrenia

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Seligman's research on learned helplessness involved subjecting animals to traumatic events that they could not control. The animals that developed learned helplessness demonstrated behaviors similar to those of people with depression, such as decreased motivation, feelings of hopelessness, and diminished interest in pleasurable activities.

In Seligman's Research, Animals That Developed Learned Helplessness Showed Behaviors