Understanding Learned Helplessness and Optimism

What is a common feeling associated with helplessness?

• Sadness

• Anger

• Excitement

• Joy

Who developed the theory of learned helplessness?

• Sigmund Freud

• Martin Seligman

• B.F. Skinner

• Carl Jung

In Seligman's experiment, which group of dogs learned helplessness?

• The control group

• The group without control over shocks

• The group with control over shocks

• All groups

How can personal beliefs impact one's sense of helplessness?

• They have no impact

• They only affect others

• They can reinforce feelings of helplessness

• They always lead to success

What can lead to quitting a passion, according to the example of the aspiring singer?

• Comparing oneself to others

• Practicing regularly

• Believing in one's talent

• Winning a contest

What is the cycle discussed in the video?

• Anger, frustration, and rage

• Success, optimism, and more success

• Failure, helplessness, and more failure

• Joy, excitement, and happiness

What is the key to breaking the cycle of learned helplessness?

• Adopting learned optimism

• Ignoring failures

• Relying on others

• Avoiding challenges

What is the focus of Martin Seligman's book 'Learned Optimism'?

• How to ignore problems

• How to avoid challenges

• How to become pessimistic

• How to shift beliefs and explain failures

What can optimism be used as, according to the video?

• A tool for failure

• A tool for success

• A tool for avoidance

• A tool for pessimism

What is the purpose of the 'Psychology of Beliefs' course mentioned in the video?

• To explore learned helplessness

• To help control mindset and beliefs

• To teach singing

• To study dog behavior