While watching the evening news you see a story about domestic abuse and wonder "why would anyone stay in a relationship where they are being abused?" According to Seligman,one factor that may contribute to victim's staying in abusive relationships is _____________________.
A)observational learning
B)learned helplessness
C)conditioned emotional response
D)instinctive drift

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Seligman's theory of learned helplessness suggests that victims of abuse may feel helpless and believe that they have no control over their situation, leading them to stay in the abusive relationship. They may also develop a sense of hopelessness, believing that nothing will change even if they leave the relationship.

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