In Köhler's experiment, Sultan the chimp first used just one stick that was lying in his cage to rake the banana into the cage, and then he learned to fit two sticks together to reach a banana placed farther away. This was an example of
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Classical Conditioning
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Join thousands of students who trust us to help them ace their exams!Watch the first videoMultiple Choice
Seligman connects learned helplessness to
A
phobias of flying.
B
depression.
C
bipolar disorder.
D
obsessive compulsive disorder.

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Understand the concept of learned helplessness: It is a psychological condition where an individual feels unable to control or change a situation, often leading to a lack of motivation and feelings of powerlessness.
Recognize that learned helplessness is often linked to depression: This connection is due to the feelings of hopelessness and lack of control that are common in both conditions.
Consider the symptoms of depression: These include persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and feelings of hopelessness, which align with the concept of learned helplessness.
Evaluate the other options: Bipolar disorder involves mood swings between mania and depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder involves repetitive thoughts and behaviors, which are not directly related to learned helplessness.
Conclude that the most direct connection between learned helplessness and a psychological disorder is with depression, due to the shared characteristics of hopelessness and lack of perceived control.
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