By allowing them to master difficult challenges, such as mountaineering, white-water canoeing, and wilderness survival, the Outward Bound schools help to "immunize" people against
A)idealism and maladaptive perfectionism.
B)learned helplessness and depression.
C)arrogance, individualism, and a lack of team spirit.
D)the use of reaction formation, projection, and rationalization.

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Outward Bound schools focus on outdoor education and adventure to build resilience, teamwork, and personal growth. By overcoming challenging outdoor activities, individuals learn to handle stress and adversity, which helps in reducing feelings of learned helplessness (a condition where one believes they have no control over their situation) and depression by fostering a sense of achievement and self-efficacy.

By Allowing Them to Master Difficult Challenges, Such as Mountaineering