The term __________ describes a situation in which repeated exposure to unavoidable punishment leads an organism to accept later punishment even when it is avoidable

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


learned helplessness

Psychology

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In which form of therapy are individuals MOST clearly viewed as part of an ecosystem that affects their behavior?

a. rational-emotive therapy b. family therapy c. role-model therapy d. client-centered therapy

Psychology

A number that describes the strength of a relationship between events is called a(n) ____; it can range between ____.

A. mean coefficient; 0.00 and +1.00 B. average correlation; 0.00 and +10.00 C. average; .00 and +1.00 D. correlation coefficient; -1.00 and +1.00

Psychology

Approximately, what percent of people use their left brain for speaking, writing, and understanding language?

a. 10 percent b. 50 percent c. 75 percent d. 95 percent

Psychology

Kelvin says that he thinks that smoking is wrong. One time, he takes a drag of his roommate's cigarette. Later, Kelvin feels uncomfortable because his behavior violated his attitude, so he decides that he doesn't think smoking is so wrong after all. Kelvin's change of belief can best be explained by __________ theory.

A. social comparison B. Incongruence C. cognitive dissonance D. social identity

Psychology