A person in a victim mindset lacks the ability to choose because they perceive themselves as powerless, controlled by external circumstances or others, and believe that their actions have no impact on outcomes. This mindset traps them in a passive role, where they focus on blame, helplessness, and the belief that they are at the mercy of events, rather than recognizing their own agency and capacity to make decisions.
In what cases do people deprive themselves of the right to choose, and what can be done to activate this opportunity—read in the article.