In class, a psychology lecturer states that learned helplessness causes persons to make attributions that are internally focused, global in nature, and stable. A student who demonstrates critical thinking would raise his or her hand and remind the professor that
A)correlation does not equal causation.
B)extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.
C)the research needs to still be replicated.
D)such a claim is unfalsifiable.

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The statement made by the lecturer suggests a causal relationship between learned helplessness and specific attributions. However, the student with critical thinking would remember that correlation does not equal causation and would raise this point to remind the professor to be cautious in making sweeping claims.

In Class, a Psychology Lecturer States That Learned Helplessness Causes