The less control we perceive ourselves to have over events, the more likely we are to become:
A) motivated
B) reinforced
C) despondent
D) overlearned
E) underlearned

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When we perceive ourselves to have less control over events, we are more likely to become despondent, meaning we feel a sense of hopelessness or discouragement. This is because we may feel powerless and unable to change our circumstances, leading to negative emotions and thoughts. Motivation (A) and reinforcement (B) are associated with positive outcomes and require a sense of control or agency. Overlearning (D) and underlearning (E) are concepts related to learning and memory, which are not directly related to feelings of control.

The Less Control We Perceive Ourselves to Have Over Events