Which One of the Following Alternatives Best Describes Differences Between

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following alternatives best describes differences between children with a mastery orientation and children with learned helplessness?

• A) Children with a mastery orientation expect that they will have to work extremely hard to master new tasks. Children with learned helplessness usually overestimate their abilities.
• B) Children with a mastery orientation set easily attainable goals and become frustrated when they don't attain those goals effortlessly. Children with learned helplessness set goals that are almost impossible to attain.
• C) Children with a mastery orientation attribute their successes to external, uncontrollable factors. Children with an attitude of learned helplessness attribute failures to internal, controllable factors.
• D) Children with a mastery orientation set high goals and seek challenges. Children with learned helplessness underestimate their ability and set low goals.

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Definitions:

LMX

Leader-Member Exchange theory, which focuses on the two-way (dyadic) relationship between leaders and individual followers, emphasizing the importance of these relationships on work outcomes.

Non-profit Organization

An entity that operates for purposes other than making profit, often focused on furthering a social cause or shared goal.

Lead Volunteer Role

A position held by an individual in a voluntary organization who guides and supports other volunteers, often taking on responsibilities similar to those of a managerial role in a corporate setting.

Mature Partnership Phase

A stage in collaboration where parties involved have established mutual respect, understanding, and effectively work together towards common goals.