Dogs strapped in a harness and given repeated shocks that they could not avoid developed

A) a Type B personality.
B) an internal locus of control.
C) learned helplessness.
D) problem-focused coping.

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Dogs strapped in a harness and given repeated shocks that they could not avoid developedA)  a Type B personality.B)  an internal locus of control.C)  learned helplessness.D)  problem-focused coping.

Alaina McIlhenney · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The situation described in the question is an example of learned helplessness. Learned helplessness results from repeated exposure to uncontrollable negative events or stimuli, causing individuals to feel powerless and helpless in the face of future stressful situations. Dogs who were strapped in a harness and given repeated shocks that they could not avoid are a classic example of learned helplessness, as they were unable to control or avoid the shocks and eventually gave up trying to escape or avoid them. Choice A is incorrect because Type B personality is a general term used to describe a relaxed and easy-going individual, and there is no indication of how the dogs' shock treatment relates to their personality. Choice B is incorrect because an internal locus of control refers to an individual's belief that they have control over the events that affect their lives, whereas the dogs in this situation had no control over the shocks they received. Choice D is incorrect because problem-focused coping refers to a strategy of confronting and addressing the root causes of a problem, which is not relevant in this particular scenario.

Dogs strapped in a harness and given repeated shocks that they could not avoid developed

A) a Type B personality.
B) an internal locus of control.
C) learned helplessness.
D) problem-focused coping.

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