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This is called "learned helplessness"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learned_helplessness



No. Learned helplessness is entirely different.

A dog learning not to go past the porch because it will get shocked is "conditioning".

Learned helplessness is when a subject won't bother saving themselves from pain because they don't think it will make a difference. For example, if a dog is constantly being electrically shocked, but won't leave the area that is electrified because they think they will get electrified no matter where they go. This is what happens in the case of abuse victims that stay with their abuser. They stick with the abuser because they honestly don't believe their situation will get better with someone else, and at least they know this particular abuser.


Good point!




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