Frank and Marie have been married for over 40 years.The marriage started out with very little conflict and Frank was happy to please Marie.However,as the years have passed no matter what Frank does,Marie criticizes him: his appearance,his opinions,his cooking,the gifts he buys for her,and all of his other actions.At this point Frank is feeling more and more discouraged despite his best efforts to make her happy.This is likely a case of ____.

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This situation describes learned helplessness, which is a state where a person learns to feel helpless and gives up trying to change their situation after experiencing persistent failure or criticism. Frank has tried to please Marie for years but has received constant criticism, which has led him to feel discouraged, helpless, and unsupported in his efforts.

Frank and Marie Have Been Married for Over 40 Years