| Abstract: | Investigated with 120 undergraduates in 2 experiments the utility of the learned helplessness model vs A. Amsel's (1971, 1972) behavioral persistence model in explaining response deficits following uncontrollable loud noise exposures. Ss exposed to uncontrollable loud noise showed performance deficits relative to controllable and no-preexposure groups. ANOVAs indicated that the performance deficits were directly related to response–outcome relations learned during uncontrollable preexposure. This finding is in agreement with Amsel's behavioral persistence model and is in contradiction to the learned helplessness model. (39 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
