Experiments have shown that if one receives rewards and/or punishments randomly (i.e., regardless of what one does), then one is likely to develop depression. This phenomenon is known as ________.

a. learned helplessness
b. angst
c. social learning theory
d. reverse conditioning

Answer: a. learned helplessness

Psychology

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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

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