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Control vs.Helplessness: How to Harness Your Own Power

Control vs.Helplessness: How to Harness Your Own Power

Your salivating dog and your feelings of helplessness might have more in common than you think.

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Naveen Srinivasan
Jun 08, 2023
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Did you know that a ringing bell can make a dog salivate? This might seem weird, but it's part of a more significant idea that shows how we can learn to react to things in our world. This idea, the Pavlovian response, can also help us understand a less pleasant concept, "learned helplessness." But don't worry! This post is not just about problems. We wi…

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