Question

individuals who believe that an unpleasant experience is unavoidable and therefore do nothing to change the course of events are exhibiting a. self - actualization attributes b. the fight - or - flight response c. attributional deficits d. cognitive dissonance e. learned helplessness

Explanation:

• Self-actualization refers to achieving one's full potential, not passive acceptance of negative events.
• Fight-or-flight is a physical stress response to immediate threats, not inaction due to perceived inevitability.
• Attributional deficits involve difficulties assigning causes to events, not the described passive behavior.
• Cognitive dissonance is the discomfort of conflicting beliefs, not acceptance of unavoidable negative experiences.
• Learned helplessness is exactly the condition where individuals believe negative events are unavoidable and stop trying to change their circumstances.

Answer:

E. learned helplessness