Originally Posted by
fixedgames
The learned helplessness term was coined after zapping caged dogs repeatedly with electricity. Even when they opened the cage, they didn't attempt escape but sat there getting electrocuted because they lost hope... It's a term applied to the abused in cases of spousal or domestic abuse... Now you're implying that Thunders will lose because they feel as though they have no control of the outcome or are experiencing learned helplessness? I agree with the bet but your logic seems retarded. You're diagnosing a team and determining their level of motivation? yeah.... this was a funny thread though.