Seligman's idea of "learned helplessness" offers one explanation for:

a) Allowing oneself be taken care of by another when one is sick
b) Belief in a higher power
c) The behavior of abused spouses who are paralyzed in their situations
d) A child who does not clean his room


Answer: C

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A. getting satisfying results. B. managing personnel conflicts. C. holding meetings and hearings. D. keeping on the schedule.

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As a result of the Family Support Act of 1988,

A. house searches were reinstated as a way of denying welfare payments to illegal immigrants B. states could require participation in work, job training, or school for recipients with three year olds C. welfare mothers who gave birth after qualifying for assistance could be imprisoned D. substandard housing could be used as criteria for reducing welfare payments

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What is the total number of valid cases?


A. 719
B. 1,993
C. 2,517
D. 4,510

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According to the text, the term human "needs" is more expansive than "wants."

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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