Learned helplessness

Learned helplessness is the behavior exhibited by a subject after enduring repeated aversive stimuli beyond their control. In humans, learned helplessness is related to the concept of self-efficacy, the individual's belief in their innate ability to achieve goals.

“Some brilliant people have their contribution to the sum of all knowledge revoked/ denied and self inforced by learned helplessness. As with all things, it can be unlearned”