According to reformulated learned helplessness theory, if we believe we lack characteristics possessed by others that allow them to control their situations, this _____ of personal helplessness will lead to lower self-esteem.
A) attribution
B) observation
C) globalization
D) experience

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According to reformulated learned helplessness theory, the attribution of personal helplessness (believing we lack characteristics possessed by others that allow them to control their situations) will lead to lower self-esteem. The other options (observation, globalization, experience) are not directly related to the theory.

According to Reformulated Learned Helplessness Theory, If We Believe We