Learned Helplessness: A Theory for the Age of Personal Control

Learned Helplessness: A Theory for the Age of Personal Control

by Christopher Peterson (Author), Christopher Peterson (Author), Martin E. P. Seligman (Contributor), Steven F. Maier (Contributor)

Synopsis

The psychological syndrome of learned helplessness is a uniquely modern phenomenon, and has been applied to a variety of human problems such as inappropriate passivity or demoralization. The best-known application of learned helplessness has been an explanation of depression, although numerous other extensions have been made, most recently to physical illness and death. This timely and valuable work examines learned helplessness with reference to contemporary culture of individuality and personal control.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 376
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
Published: 18 Jan 1996

ISBN 10: 0195044673
ISBN 13: 9780195044676

Media Reviews
the application of the theory to current issues (including depression, academic achievement, and physical well-being) are exciting, thought provoking, and highly relevant * Sally Gever, READINGS: A Journal of Reviews and Commentary on Mental Health *