Learned Helplessness by Christopher Peterson

Learned Helplessness by Christopher Peterson

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When experience with uncontrollable events gives rise to the expectation that events in the future will also elude control, disruption in motivation, emotion and learning may ensue. This volume summarizes research into the problems that follow in the wake of uncontrollability.

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Learned Helplessness by Christopher Peterson

When experience with uncontrollable events gives rise to the expectation that events in the future will also elude control, disruption in motivation, emotion and learning may ensue. This volume summarizes research into the problems that follow in the wake of uncontrollability.

Professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, Martin Seligman, Ph.D. He's written a number of books, including Learned Optimism and Genuine Happiness. He is a former director of clinical training in psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and a previous president of the American Psychological Association and the division of clinical psychology of the American Psychological Association.

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ISBN 13 9780195044669
ISBN 10 0195044665
Title Learned Helplessness
Author Christopher Peterson
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Year published 1993-07-22
Number of pages 370
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