Which hypothesized model suggests that depression can stem from learned experiences of helplessness?

The Learned Helplessness Model is grounded in the idea that depression can arise from negative experiences where individuals feel powerless to change their circumstances. This concept was developed through experiments conducted by Martin Seligman in the 1970s, where dogs exposed to uncontrollable shocks later showed signs of depression when given the opportunity to avoid the shocks. The model posits that when people experience a series of uncontrollable or negative events, they may develop a sense of helplessness, leading to a pervasive feeling of despair and the belief that they cannot influence their situation. This learned helplessness can significantly contribute to the development and maintenance of depressive symptoms.

In contrast, Beck's Cognitive Triad focuses on negative thought patterns related to self, the world, and the future, but it does not emphasize the aspect of learned helplessness specifically. Cognitive-Behavioral Theory encompasses various cognitive and behavioral factors but isn't limited to the concept of learned helplessness. The Biopsychosocial Model takes a more comprehensive approach by considering biological, psychological, and social factors influencing mental health but does not specifty that depression is a result of learned experiences like helplessness specifically.