Dogs strapped in a harness and given repeated shocks that they could not avoid developed
A) a Type B personality.
B) an internal locus of control.
C) learned helplessness.
D) problem-focused coping.

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The dogs' situation of being unable to avoid the repeated shocks led to the development of learned helplessness, a belief that one is powerless to control the outcomes of one's actions. This is a well-known phenomenon in psychology, and has been extensively studied in a variety of contexts. Options A, B, and D are not directly related to the situation described in the question.

Dogs Strapped in a Harness and Given Repeated Shocks That