In your option, can we induce learned helplessness? Does culture play a role in learned helplessness, and why? How could these ramifications play a role in how adolescents and adults behave and develop?
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This phenomenon occurs when a person believes that they have no control over their situation and that any effort to change it is futile. Culture can play a significant role in learned helplessness, as cultural values and beliefs can influence how individuals Show more…
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