In Martin Seligman’s studies, dogs that were exposed to inescapable shocks eventually ____
a. ?displayed psychotic symptoms
b. ?figured out a way to deal with the shocks successfully
c. ?gave up trying to escape
d. ?became mentally stronger as a result of the experience
ANSWER:
c
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