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Explain the concept of learned helplessness

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Answer:

Learned helplessness occurs when an individual continuously faces a negative, uncontrollable situation and stops trying to change their circumstances, even when they have the ability to do so

Step-by-step explanation:

Example:

  • a smoker may repeatedly try and fail to quit.
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