Although Cooper Tried to Learn to Play Chess, Other Players

question 58

Multiple Choice

Although Cooper tried to learn to play chess, other players easily beat him. Now Cooper refuses to try playing chess again. This is an example of:

• A) a conditioned emotional response.
• B) learned helplessness.
• C) mood congruency of memory.
• D) perseveration.

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