According to Martin Seligman, a condition resulting from the ...

[@Brianna17]

According to Martin Seligman, a condition resulting from the perception that we have no control over our environment is called:
 
  a. basic anxiety.
  c. learned helplessness.
  b. the Jonah complex.
  d. depression.

Question 2

In the context of personality differences in sensation seeking, high scores on the Sensation Seeking Scale correlate with a high degree of _____.
 
  a. autonomy
  c. neuroticism
  b. variability
  d. basic anxiety

[karlss]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
FEEDBACK: In the mid-1960s, psychologist Martin Seligman at the University of Pennsylvania, who would later lead the happiness and positive psychology trend in psychology, began research on a limited-domain facet of personality called learned helplessness. It is defined as a condition resulting from the perception that we have no control over our environment.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
FEEDBACK: High scores on the Sensation Seeking Scale (SSS) correlated with a high degree of autonomy. High scorers openly express their emotions. They are assertive in relating to others, nonconforming, and confirmed risk takers.

[@Brianna17]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[AngeliqueG]

Excellent