Learned helplessness refers to which of the following?
A) the inability to develop independent coping skills when parents are particularly intrusive
B) expressions of uncertainty and help-seeking when faced with environmental stressors
C) the propensity to not seek escape from stressors when past stressors were inescapable
D) the informational transmission that social mores cannot be changed or overcome

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Learned helplessness refers to the propensity to not seek escape from stressors when past stressors were inescapable, typically arising from a sense of perceived lack of control. It was first discovered in an animal study, in which dogs that were initially unable to escape electric shocks failed to attempt to escape even when given the opportunity to do so later. This can have important implications for human behavior, as individuals may become passive and give up when faced with challenging situations if they believe that they are unable to affect the outcome.

Learned Helplessness Refers to Which of the Following