Seligman and Maier used a(n) _____________ design to test whether ...

[naturalchemist]

Seligman and Maier used a(n) _____________ design to test whether the controllability of the shock, rather than the shock itself, caused the helplessness.
 
  a. integrated
  b. triadic
  c. double-blind
  d. controlled

Question 2

In almost any situation, such as a school or long-term care facility, the way to avoid learned helplessness in the children or residents is to allow them
 
  a. control, especially over potentially aversive situations.
  b. plenty of positive feedback.
  c. carefully controlled activities that avoid danger and threat.
  d. There is no way to avoid learned helplessness in institutions.

[cpetit11]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: b: triadic

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a: control, especially over potentially aversive situations.