Abstract
The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of coping skills training, as defined by Meichenbaum (1977), in immunizing against learned helplessness. In addition, the relationship between locus of control and helplessness and the effects of coping skills training on subjects' attributions of performance were examined. Fifty-two subjects received coping skills training, while the remaining 62 subjects received no immunization treatment. Subjects were randomly assigned to one of three helplessness conditions: soluble concept identification problems, insoluble problems, or a control condition. They were then asked to solve 20 five-letter anagrams (test task). In addition, all subjects completed Rotter's (1966) Locus of Control Scale and measures of performance attribution. Results indicated an immunization effect on the variable of trials to criterion. Conceptual similarity between external locus of control and helplessness was demonstrated on attributions of performance, and intera...
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