What is the learned helplessness theory of depression?

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asked Jan 13 in Psychology by JoycelynFran (2.7k points)

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answered Jan 13 by HarryHodgkin (2.2k points)

The learned helplessness theory suggests that depression is caused by a belief that one is unable to control their environment.

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