Learned helplessness

Learned helplessness is a psychological state of passivity and powerlessness that comes from recurrent failures to overcome stressful situations. The person assumes that nothing more is possible and they stop trying to change or alter the situation, even if they get a chance to do so. #learnedhelplessness #helplessness #whatislearnedhelplessness #mentalhealth #mindset #growthmindset #positivemindset #motivation #thepleasantmind

Learned helplessness is a psychological phenomenon in which a person learns that they cannot avoid bad things happening in the future. This causes a person to stop trying to prevent them. Learned helplessness is often associated with depression.

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