A man’s life has been filled with misfortune and tragic experiences that were unexpected, unavoidable, and unpredictable. He is
depressed and tells his therapist that he feels he cannot control the outcome of the events in his life. Which of the following best explains his depression?a. Learned helplessnessb. Repressionc. Operant conditioningd. Classical conditioninge. Biological rhythms
Learned helplessness is a state of mind characterized by a perceived<u> lack of control over the events or situations.</u> A person subjected to repetitive adverse events or situations develops a sense of powerlessness and thus is unwilling to avoid subsequent encounters.
According to this theory, depression and other related mental conditions, can be a result of the <u>perceived or real lack of control over the outcomes of the events or situations.</u>
Answer: A. once you have sexual intercourse, you will keep exposing yourself to the risk of STIs and pregnancy.
Explanation: Absistence is a good idea for teenagers to prevent the guilt and pain that comes with sexual intercourse outside the bounds of marriage. Also it help prevents unwanted tennager preganacys and prevents and contracting plus spreading STIs.
