According to Martin Seligman's theory, which person would be MOST likely to develop learned helplessness?

A) Someone who experienced controllable negative events and then an uncontrollable negative event
B) Someone who experienced uncontrollable negative events and then a controllable negative event
C) Someone who experienced controllable negative events and then another controllable negative event
D) Someone who experienced a random sequence of controllable and uncontrollable events

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Laura Frances · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  According to Martin Seligman's theory of learned helplessness, individuals are more likely to develop learned helplessness after experiencing uncontrollable negative events, as these experiences lead them to believe they have no control over their situation. This belief can persist even when they later encounter controllable negative events, as they may not attempt to control or change the outcome due to their learned helplessness.

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