Ep. 221 - The Doctor Is In Series - The Psychology of Learned Helplessness

Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology.

In today’s episode, Chris and Abbie are discussing the psychology of Learned Helplessness. What it is, who’s most at risk, and ways to cope with it. [Aug 7, 2023]

00:00 – Intro

00:20 – Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro

01:02 – Intro Links

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05:45 – The Topic of the Day: Learned Helplessness

06:40 – Negative Conditioning

11:12 – The Most Vulnerable

13:59 – Starting the Cycle

15:17 – Function of Survival

17:56 – Some, Not All

19:48 – Locus of Control

22:23 – False Sense of Control

25:27 – Effects on the Brain

28:31 – How to Heal

34:14 – Open Dialogues

35:58 – Wrap Up

36:15 – Next Month: Con Artists

36:41 – Outro

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