💡How does learned helplessness feel?
Just stumbled upon this video about learned helplessness and I thought it's worth sharing. I also asked AI how understanding this concept could help us become better educators. Here's the answer (part 2 in the comments): Understanding "Learned Helplessness" in Education 🔴 Definition and Origin: - Learned Helplessness is a psychological state where an individual feels powerless to change their situation, often due to repeated experiences of uncontrolled negative outcomes. - Originated from Martin Seligman's experiments in the 1960s where dogs, after experiencing inescapable shocks, stopped trying to escape even when they could, illustrating the concept. 🔵 Components of Learned Helplessness: 1. Contingency: The belief in a relationship between actions and outcomes. 2. Cognition: How individuals perceive these relationships. 3. Behavior: Actions taken or not taken due to these perceptions. 🟢 Implications for Education: - Academic Performance: Students might underperform or disengage academically, feeling their efforts won't change outcomes. - Mental Health: Linked to conditions like depression, anxiety, and stress, impacting overall well-being.