Fay believes that she cannot control the events of her life – what happens at her job or in her relationship with her boyfriend. Fay is often depressed as a way of dealing with her belief that she cannot control these events. What is the best explanation for Fay’s depression??
a. ?unresolved issues of abandonment
b. ?ruminative coping style
c. ?excessive stress hormones
d. ?learned helplessness
ANSWER:
d
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