Who demonstrated that for some animals and people,a series of uncontrollable events creates a state of learned helplessness?
A) Martin Seligman
B) Julian Rotter
C) Sonja Lyubomirsky
D) James Pennebaker

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Martin Seligman, a psychologist, conducted studies on dogs and later humans which demonstrated that repeated exposure to uncontrollable situations could lead to a state of helplessness and a lack of attempt to escape or change the situation. This became known as learned helplessness.

Who Demonstrated That for Some Animals and People,a Series of Uncontrollable