According to Seligman's learned helplessness theory, what happens when people feel they have no control over a situation?

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asked Jan 20 in Psychology by ChunAbe83692 (510 points)

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answered Jan 20 by NicoleRowley (270 points)

When people feel they have no control over a situation, they can develop learned helplessness, which can lead to symptoms of depression.

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