In the literature searched, two theories
are evident that support this perspective: the
learned helplessness theory and the locus
of control theory. In the former, patients’
inability to cope is said to be a result of
having their previous coping behaviors either
not reinforced or maybe even punished.26
The patients therefore feel that no matter
what they do, it is wrong and will not help—
hence, learned helplessness. The locus
of control theory suggests that there are