According to Seligman,a(n) ____ explanatory style can prevent learned helplessness.

A) optimistic
B) pessimistic
C) radical
D) cyclical

Explanatory Style

The manner in which individuals habitually explain the causes of events, which can affect their motivation and emotional states.

Seligman

Martin Seligman is a psychologist known for his work on positive psychology, learned helplessness, and the theories of well-being and optimism.

Learned Helplessness

A state where an individual experiences feelings of being powerless, stemming from a traumatic experience or ongoing inability to achieve success.