Overnier and Seligman have described the phenomenon of learned ________ as the tendency to feel powerless in the face of events that we can't control. They have also argued that it provides an explanation for many cases of major depressive disorder.
A)helplessness
B)impotence
C)ineptitude
D)incredulity

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Overnier and Seligman have specifically described the phenomenon of learned helplessness as the tendency to feel powerless in the face of events that we can't control, and have linked it to major depressive disorder. Option B (impotence) is a similar concept but is not specifically linked to learned helplessness, while options C (ineptitude) and D (incredulity) are not related at all.

Overnier and Seligman Have Described the Phenomenon of Learned ________