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 victims staying in abusive relationships is __________.
A. observational learning
B. learned helplessness
C. conditioned emotional response
D. instinctive drift
Answer: B
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