Exploring the Dynamics between Socio-Demographic Variables, Defence Mechanism and Learned Helplessness in Late Adolescents
Abhishek Venugopal, Aswin Eldho Raju and Sandhyarani MoirangthemMizoram University, Mizorzm Pages:41-54 Ego defence mechanism is the defensive strategy used unconsciously by the self(Ego) to protect oneself from the anxiety provoking situation, whereas learnedhelplessness is defined as the unwillingness to accept and endure unpleasant stimulieven when it is avoidable (Seligman & Maier, 1967). This study is …