Three of the Following Statements Characterize Students with Learned Helplessness

question 39

Multiple Choice

Three of the following statements characterize students with learned helplessness. Which statement is not accurate about students with learned helplessness?

• A)They set low goals for themselves.
• B)They become easily discouraged when they fail.
• C)They have little confidence in their ability to succeed.
• D)They are usually young children rather than older children or adolescents.

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Definitions:

Average Total Cost

It refers to the total cost per unit of output, calculated by dividing the total cost of production by the number of units produced.

Efficient Mix

An allocation of resources that maximizes the total utility to society, where no individual can be made better off without making someone else worse off.

Potentially Efficient

A state in which resources could be utilized in a way that maximizes the net benefits to society or an economy, although not necessarily currently achieved.

Low-Income Families

These are households that earn significantly less than the average income for their society, often making it difficult to afford basic living expenses.