Learned helplessness:
A) is genetic.
B) occurs when an animal encounters (usually negative) conditions over which the animal has no control.
C) occurs only when animals receive an electric shock.
D) all of the above are correct.

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Learned helplessness occurs when an animal encounters negative conditions over which it has no control. It can occur from a variety of negative stimuli or experiences, not just electric shocks. There is no evidence that it is genetic.

Learned Helplessness