Martin Seligman developed a theory based on the idea that depression results from:
A) the loss of a loved one, real or symbolic.
B) negative thinking and maladaptive thoughts.
C) a decrease in the number of positive reinforcements.
D) a belief that one has no control over the events in one's life.

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Martin Seligman's theory, known as learned helplessness, suggests that depression can result from a belief that one has no control over the events in one's life. This sense of powerlessness leads to a lack of effort to improve one's situation, contributing to depressive symptoms.

Martin Seligman Developed a Theory Based on the Idea That