He called it "learned helplessness

He called it "learned helplessness." Seligman went on to reverse that approach by helping people develop more positive outlooks, which he called "learned optimism."

— from The Heart in the Cockpit (Emotion/Awe/Anxiety/Regret/Empathy) · *Optimal: How to Sustain Personal and Organization aExcellence Every Day by Daniel Goleman *

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• Expanding Your Range (Growth/Change/Education/Learning/Habit)

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