If exposure to inescapable and uncontrollable aversive events produces passive behavior, the response of passivity is termed:
A) learned helplessness.
B) biological preparedness.
C) avoidance due to negative reinforcement.
D) instinctive drift.

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The response of passivity produced by exposure to inescapable and uncontrollable aversive events is referred to as learned helplessness. This occurs when an individual learns that they cannot control or escape a negative stimulus, leading to a sense of helplessness and resignation. The individual may stop trying to escape or avoid the stimulus altogether, leading to passive behavior.

If Exposure to Inescapable and Uncontrollable Aversive Events Produces Passive