Question

individuals who believe that an unpleasant experience is unavoidable and therefore do nothing to change the course of events are exhibiting
a.
self - actualization attributes

b.
the fight - or - flight response

c.
attributional deficits

d.
cognitive dissonance

Explanation:

• Option A: Self - actualization attributes are about fulfilling one's potential, not related to inaction in the face of unpleasant experiences.
• Option B: Fight - or - flight response is a physiological reaction to stress, involving either confronting or fleeing from a threat, not doing nothing.
• Option C: Attributional deficits (or learned helplessness - related attributions) can lead to the belief that events are uncontrollable, resulting in inaction when one thinks an unpleasant experience is unavoidable.
• Option D: Cognitive dissonance is the mental discomfort from holding conflicting beliefs, not about inaction due to perceived inevitability.

Answer:

C. attributional deficits