A psychologist who believes in the learned helplessness view of depression wants to create a treatment program for his clients. The major focus of this treatment will probably be on
A. helping the clients gain control over their lives.
B. helping the clients focus on the bright side of a situation.
C. teaching the clients not to blame themselves when things go wrong.
D. reducing the clients' search for sympathy and attention.
Answer: A
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