Which cognitive event,often attributed to the work of Martin Seligman,is hypothesized as contributing to the development and maintenance of major depression?
A)self-efficacy
B)learned helplessness
C)reciprocal determinism
D)all-or-none thinking

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Martin Seligman's work on learned helplessness theorizes that when individuals are exposed to uncontrollable negative events, they develop a sense of helplessness and lose motivation to try to change their situation. This can contribute to the development and maintenance of major depression.

Which Cognitive Event,often Attributed to the Work of Martin Seligman,is