Learned helplessness develops in young children who have too much control over theirenvironment.

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Learned helplessness is a phenomenon where an individual learns to feel helpless in situations where they actually have control, due to previous experiences of being unable to control their environment. It is more likely to develop in situations where an individual has little or no control over their environment, such as in abusive or neglectful situations.

Learned Helplessness Develops in Young Children Who Have Too Much