When a person lacks motivation to act after exposure to unpleasant events over which he feels he has not control,he is probably experiencing

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Learned helplessness is a psychological phenomenon characterized by a person's belief that their actions have no impact on the outcome of a situation, leading to a lack of motivation to act. This occurs when the individual has experienced negative events over which they had no control, leading them to feel helpless and powerless. Option B) learned aversion and Option C) proactive depression are not relevant in this context, and Option D) nuchal rigidity refers to stiffness in the neck and is not related to the psychological phenomenon described in the question.

When a Person Lacks Motivation to Act After Exposure to Unpleasant