Learned helplessness can result when humans are subjected to aversive events that
A) are unavoidable.
B) negatively reinforce aggressiveness.
C) positively reinforce aggressiveness.
D) are high in control but low in predictability.

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Learned helplessness occurs when humans are subjected to aversive events that are unavoidable. This means that no matter what actions they take, they cannot escape or avoid the negative outcome. This can lead to a feeling of helplessness and ultimately result in a lack of effort to change the situation.

Learned Helplessness Can Result When Humans Are Subjected to Aversive