Noah Once Failed a Class Taught by a Particular Professor

question 80

Multiple Choice

Noah once failed a class taught by a particular professor. He now refuses to take another class with that professor and seeks out other professors who teach the classes he needs. Noah is demonstrating:

• A) mood congruency of memory.
• B) learned helplessness.
• C) conditioned avoidance.
• D) perseveration.

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Definitions:

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics and behaviors that differentiate individuals and can predict their reactions in various situations.

Psychological Success

A personal sense of achievement and fulfillment in one's life and career, often independent of traditional measures of success such as status or income.

Positive Affect

The extent to which an individual experiences positive emotions and moods, such as joy, enthusiasm, and contentment.

Learning

The process of acquiring new understanding, knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, or preferences through study, experience, or teaching.