Victor Varnado, KSN, and Rachel Teichman, LMSW, begin a deep dive into the concept of learned helplessness. This psychological theory explains how repeated exposure to negative situations can lead to feelings of powerlessness. The hosts examine its origins and experiments that shaped our understanding of human and animal behavior. Don’t miss this thought-provoking start to a two-part series!

Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman

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