Mary tried to achieve upward social mobility to move out of the inner-city projects by graduating high school and trying to get into college. However, when she was not accepted, she was forced to get a low-wage job because she did not have many skills
She realized after holding this job for a period of time that she was not only stuck in a low-wage job but also a dead-end job. This resulted in severe depression because she no longer felt that she had any control over her life. This is an example of
a. an objective condition.
b. learned helplessness.
c. powerlessness.
d. fear of success.
Answer: b. learned helplessness.
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