One of your sorority sisters is in an abusive relationship. Her boyfriend physically abuses her and this has lead to several hospital visits. In talking with her, you discover that she also was abused by her father as a child. You now begin to understand why she puts up with an abusive boyfriend. This is a classic example of
A) learned helplessness.
B) imposed assault.
C) victimization.
D) sociocultural differences in learning.

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The situation described is a classic example of learned helplessness, where a person feels unable to control their circumstances and thus gives up trying to do so. In this case, the sorority sister's history of abuse has likely contributed to her feeling helpless and unable to leave her abusive relationship.

One of Your Sorority Sisters Is in an Abusive Relationship