With the phenomenon of ________, an animal that has suffered pain and was unable to do anything about it (all efforts failed) eventually gives up trying. This failure to try any further even extends to changed conditions where action could lead to extrication from the horrible situation and would remove the suffering.
a. generalized apathy
b. extinction
c. learned helplessness
d. conditioned apathy
Answer: c. learned helplessness
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