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According to Martin Seligman's learned helplessness theory, why do some people experience depression?
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According to Martin Seligman's learned helplessness theory, why do some people experience depression?
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Some people experience depression as a result of learned helplessness, which occurs when they perceive that their actions have no effect on outcomes and that they lack control. This leads to feelings of hopelessness and passivity.
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