In a famous study, Seligman and his colleagues trained dogs that a tone predicated an inescapable shock
When the dogs were put into a situation where they could avoid the shock simply by moving to a "safe zone" they would simply lie down and receive the shock. This phenomenon is called ___________.
A) masochism
B) learned helplessness
C) a pessimistic response pattern
D) negative affectivity
Answer: B
Rationale: This finding was described as learned helplessness—an acquired suppression of avoidance or escape behavior in response to unpleasant, uncontrollable circumstances.
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