One of the explanations for why victims/survivors of domestic violence do not leave their situations can be explained by the theory of learned helplessness. Why does this theory offer only a limited explanation? Question 15 options: a) because it does not take into consideration financial challenges or obligations. b) because it does take into consideration culture-specific reasons. c) because it does not explain victims leaving and returning based on other reasons. d) because it does not account for child-related challenges.

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Social Psychology (10th Edition)

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ISBN:9780134641287

Author:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

Publisher:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

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One of the explanations for why victims/survivors of domestic violence do not leave their situations can be explained by the theory of learned helplessness. Why does this theory offer only a limited explanation?

Question 15 options:

a)	because it does not take into consideration financial challenges or obligations.

b)	because it does take into consideration culture-specific reasons.

c)	because it does not explain victims leaving and returning based on other reasons.

d)	because it does not account for child-related challenges.

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Introduction

Learned helplessness is a psychological condition in which victims/survivors of domestic violence are unable to or refuse to leave behind the abuse even when they have the opportunity to go. In such situations, victims/survivors come to believe that they are powerless and therefore shut themselves into the cycle of violence that they have by now become acquainted to.