learning (psychology)
theories of educational psychology
action control
psychosocial traits and behavior
learning and motivation
learned optimism
social development and social behavior
emotion
behavioral classroom interventions
developmental risks
concepts
defense mechanisms
social development
learned helplessness
Learned helplessness is a behavior pattern involving a maladaptive response characterized by avoidance of challenges, negative affect, and the collapse of problem-solving strategies when obstacles arise. Three components are necessary for learned helplessness to be present: contingency, cognition, and behavior. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Development; Learned Helplessness]