Jacob and Matt Both Flunk Their Math Test

question 69

Multiple Choice

Jacob and Matt both flunk their math test. Jacob says to his friends that there is no point in his continuing in the course because the teacher just doesn't like him. Matt says he is going to drop the course because he is just stupid in math. According to the reformulated learned helplessness theory

• A) Jacob is more likely to become depressed than Matt.
• B) Matt is more likely to become depressed than Jacob.
• C) Matt is more likely to feel helpless than Jacob.
• D) Jacob is more likely to feel helpless than Matt.

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Definitions:

Perpetual Inventory System

This is an inventory accounting system where updates are made continuously to the inventory accounts and cost of goods sold as transactions occur, providing real-time inventory information.

Stockouts

A situation in inventory management when the demand or requirement for an item cannot be fulfilled from the current inventory or stock.

Periodic Systems

An inventory system where inventory counts and cost of goods sold calculations are conducted at specific intervals, such as monthly or yearly.

Inventory Shrinkage

The loss of products between acquisition and sale, often due to theft, damage, or errors in inventory management.