Three of the Following Statements Accurately Describe How a Child

question 8

Multiple Choice

Three of the following statements accurately describe how a child can acquire learned helplessness in a particular domain. Which statement is not a likely explanation of learned helplessness?

• A) A child has consistently focused on mastery goals, without regard for important performance goals.
• B) A child has consistently encountered failure despite hard work and persistence.
• C) A parent has consistently encouraged a child to give up when success doesn't come quickly and easily.
• D) A child sees most or all peers consistently encountering failure in the domain.

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