People who are exposed repeatedly to unpleasant events over which they have no control may develop a passive resignation to the event. This condition is called
A)learned helplessness.
B)reaction formation.
C)passive aggressiveness.
D)avoidance-avoidance.

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Learned helplessness is a condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed. It is characterized by a person's belief that they have no control over the situation, leading to passive resignation.

People Who Are Exposed Repeatedly to Unpleasant Events Over Which