_____ began his research career by studying learned helplessness in dogs, and later, in humans. He applied his findings to psychological problems in humans, including major depressive disorder, and he investigated why some people succumb to learned helplessness while others persist in the face of obstacles.
A)B. F. Skinner
B)John Garcia
C)Martin Seligman
D)Robert Rescorla

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Martin Seligman is known for his research on learned helplessness, initially studying it in dogs and later applying his findings to humans. He also investigated why some people are more resilient than others in the face of obstacles.

_____ Began His Research Career by Studying Learned Helplessness in Dogs