Learned Helplessness

Author: Christopher Peterson
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780195044676
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 376

Book Description
When experience with uncontrollable events gives rise to the expectation that events in the future will also elude control, disruptions in motivation, emotion, and learning may ensue. "Learned helplessness" refers to the problems that arise in the wake of uncontrollability. First described in the 1960s among laboratory animals, learned helplessness has since been applied to a variety of human problems entailing inappropriate passivity and demoralization. While learned helplessness is best known as an explanation of depression, studies with both people and animals have mapped out the cognitive and biological aspects. The present volume, written by some of the most widely recognized leaders in the field, summarizes and integrates the theory, research, and application of learned helplessness. Each line of work is evaluated critically in terms of what is and is not known, and future directions are sketched. More generally, psychiatrists and psychologists in various specialties will be interested in the book's argument that a theory emphasizing personal control is of particular interest in the here and now, as individuality and control are such salient cultural topics.

Human Learned Helplessness

Author: Mario Mikulincer
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1489909362
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 317

Book Description
Summarizing 25 years of research, the author integrates virtually the entire published literature on the phenomenon of learned helplessness, as well as some unpublished data, into a single coherent theoretical framework. Dr. Mikulincer accounts for the complex nature of the phenomenon by focusing on cognitive, motivational, and emotional processes, and then details a new coping perspective to deal with uncontrollable events. His groundbreaking work will become an essential reference for all future work in the field.

The Hope Circuit

Author: Martin E. P. Seligman
Publisher: PublicAffairs
ISBN: 1610398750
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 448

Book Description
One of the most influential living psychologists looks at the history of his life and discipline, and paints a much brighter future for everyone. When Martin E. P. Seligman first encountered psychology in the 1960s, the field was devoted to eliminating misery: it was the science of how past trauma creates present symptoms. Today, thanks in large part to Seligman's Positive Psychology movement, it is ever more focused not on what cripples life, but on what makes life worth living--with profound consequences for our mental health. In this wise and eloquent memoir, spanning the most transformative years in the history of modern psychology, Seligman recounts how he learned to study optimism--including a life-changing conversation with his five-year-old daughter. He tells the human stories behind some of his major findings, like CAVE, an analytical tool that predicts election outcomes (with shocking accuracy) based on the language used in campaign speeches, the international spread of Positive Education, the launch of the US Army's huge resilience program, and the canonical studies that birthed the theory of learned helplessness--which he now reveals was incorrect. And he writes at length for the first time about his own battles with depression at a young age. In The Hope Circuit, Seligman makes a compelling and deeply personal case for the importance of virtues like hope, gratitude, and wisdom for our mental health. You will walk away from this book not just educated but deeply enriched.

Battered Women as Survivors

Author: Edward W. Gondolf
Publisher: Free Press
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 150

Book Description
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Psychopathology

Author: Alison Lee
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108546781
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 375

Book Description
In Psychopathology: A Social Neuropsychological Perspective, Lee and Irwin demonstrate that mental distress often defies traditional forms of medical classification. Integrating both psychosocial and neuropsychological frameworks, they present a unique and balanced perspective on psychopathology, emphasising the importance of context, relationships and neuroplasticity. Written to support teaching and learning at the undergraduate level, Psychopathology: A Social Neuropsychological Perspective encourages students to explore alternatives to traditional diagnostic models. Pedagogical features such as reflection points in each chapter encourage critical engagement and classroom debate. The result is an original examination of mental distress and a stand-alone resource for students in this area.

The Psychology of Depression

Author: Raymond J. Friedman
Publisher: Hodder Education
ISBN:
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 346

Book Description

Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Learned Helplessness

Author: Gaurav Garg
Publisher: Gaurav Garg
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 119

Book Description
In a world where personal growth and self-improvement have become essential pursuits, we often find ourselves grappling with invisible barriers that hold us back. This book delves into one such barrier: learned helplessness, a psychological phenomenon that can silently sabotage our efforts to achieve success and happiness. As you embark on this journey of self-discovery, you'll uncover the hidden patterns that may have kept you feeling stuck or powerless. Through a blend of cutting-edge research, practical strategies, and inspiring real-life stories, we'll explore how to break free from the chains of learned helplessness and embrace a mindset of resilience and empowerment. This isn't just another self-help book; it's a roadmap to transforming your life. You'll learn how to identify the symptoms of learned helplessness in your own life, understand its psychological roots, and most importantly, develop the tools to overcome it. From cognitive restructuring techniques to mindfulness practices, you'll gain a comprehensive toolkit for personal transformation. Whether you're struggling with career advancement, relationship issues, or simply feeling stuck in a rut, the insights in this book will help you reclaim your power and rewrite your story. You'll discover how to cultivate a growth mindset, build emotional intelligence, and develop the mental toughness needed to thrive in today's challenging world. As you turn these pages, remember that change is possible. The journey to overcoming learned helplessness is not always easy, but it is infinitely rewarding. Let this book be your companion as you unlock your potential and step into a life of purpose, fulfillment, and unlimited possibilities.

Learned Helplessness

Author: Colonel Vaughan Witten, Ph.D.
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1649573103
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 212

Book Description
Learned Helplessness: The Poison Pill Threat to Black America By: Colonel Vaughan Witten, Ph.D. Learned Helplessness: The Poison Pill Threat to Black America discusses the self-destructive behavior of the American Black male, his delusional belief of victimization by a white society as the primary reason for his failure to acclimate and succeed in today’s capitalistic America. This engrained worldview thereby sufficiently blinds him and the general Black culture to the concept that discipline, sacrifice, and industry are their only escape from their dilemma instead of their rearview blame, pity, and destructive behavior. This helplessness, learned and absorbed in their psyche, negates any macro attempt to thrive as an independent, self-sufficient, and competitive subculture in America.

Learned Helplessness, Welfare, and the Poverty Cycle

Author: Kristina Lyn Heitkamp
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1534504036
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
Between 1996 and 2017, the number of families on welfare declined to less than a quarter of its former rate of coverage, yet nearly twice as many households live in extreme poverty and nearly 25 percent of American children live in poverty. What can be done to help these children and families escape poverty? Are government programs like welfare the best solution, or are there other ways to pull families out of poverty? This volume looks at the issue of poverty, the various theories about why it proliferates, and a number of proposed strategies to fight it.

Learned Optimism

Author: Martin E.P. Seligman
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307803341
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 338

Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The father of positive psychology draws on more than twenty years of clinical research to show you how to overcome depression, boost your immune system, and make yourself happier. "Vaulted me out of my funk.... So, fellow moderate pessimists, go buy this book." —The New York Times Book Review Offering many simple techniques anyone can practice, Dr. Seligman explains how to break an “I–give–up” habit, develop a more constructive explanatory style for interpreting your behavior, and experience the benefits of a more positive interior dialogue. With generous additional advice on how to encourage optimistic behavior at school, at work and in children, Learned Optimism is both profound and practical—and valuable for every phase of life.