Seligman has found that humans and animals who are exposed to aversive events they cannot escape may develop

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Seligman's research on learned helplessness suggests that when individuals (humans or animals) are exposed to aversive events they cannot escape or control, they may learn to feel helpless and become passive in the face of aversive stimuli. This can lead to a sense of learned helplessness, which may manifest as depressive symptoms, anxiety, or difficulties with problem-solving and decision-making. Thus, choice C is the correct answer, as it best reflects Seligman's findings about the effects of exposure to uncontrollable aversive events.

Seligman Has Found That Humans and Animals Who Are Exposed