According to Seligman, a(n) _____ explanatory style can prevent learned helplessness from spreading to other aspects of life

a. optimistic
c. radical
b. pessimistic
d. cynical

ANS: A
FEEDBACK: Seligman proposed the concept of explanatory style to account for the factor of optimism versus pessimism. An optimistic explanatory style prevents helplessness; a pessimistic explanatory style spreads helplessness to all facets of life.

Psychology

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