Question

Many victims of spousal abuse stay with their abusers, even though it is obvious to others that they should, and actually could, leave. A good explanation for their behavior is: learned helplessness. symbolic (imagined) loss. body dissatisfaction. artifact theory.

Answer 1

Answer:

learned helplessness.

Explanation:

Learned helplessness can be defined as a psychological phenomenon which typically involves an individual being exposed continuously (repeatedly) to an uncontrollable, negative stressor and as a result they stop trying to change their conditions by failing to use control options that are available or within their capacity to use.

Learned helplessness was a terminology developed by two American psychologists named Steven Maier and Martin Seligman.

In this scenario, many victims of spousal abuse stay with their abusers, even though it is obvious to others that they should, and actually could, leave. Hence, a good explanation for their behavior is learned helplessness because these victims feel or think they lack behavioral control on the events they are experiencing and as such become less motivated in trying to alter the situation or make any changes.