Helplessness,otherwise referred to as negative outcome expectancy describes pessimistic attributions in which people who are prone to depression believe that they cannot do or say anything to change their unfortunate circumstances.

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Helplessness, also known as negative outcome expectancy, is a characteristic of depression that involves feeling like one cannot do anything to change their situation.

Helplessness,otherwise Referred to as Negative Outcome Expectancy Describes Pessimistic Attributions