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Powerlessness
/ˈpaʊərləsnəs/noun
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Powerlessness is the state of lacking control, influence, or authority over one's circumstances or outcomes. In contemporary contexts, it often highlights the emotional and social ramifications, such as fostering resilience or sparking movements for change, as seen in discussions of inequality and mental health.
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Psychologist Martin Seligman's 1967 experiments on dogs demonstrated 'learned helplessness,' a concept closely tied to powerlessness, where subjects stopped trying to escape shocks after repeated failures, even when escape was possible—mirroring human behaviors in depression and influencing modern cognitive therapy approaches for millions worldwide.
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