Which of the Following Scenarios Best Exemplifies the Principle of Learned

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the principle of learned helplessness?

• A)Yusuf pushes at the door, but the door does not open because it is locked.Even though the door is always locked, Yusuf keeps trying to open it.
• B)Normally Petra wakes up, climbs out of her crib, and opens the door.This morning the door would not open, but Petra kept trying to push it open.
• C)Whenever Mateo tried to open the door in the past, it was locked and would not open.One day, Mateo tried to open the door and was surprised that his effort was successful.
• D)Ajla tries to open the closet door several times, but each time it does not open because it is locked.This morning the door was not locked, but Ajla did not bother to try to open it.

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Definitions:

Ultimate Attribution Error

A cognitive bias where people attribute the positive behaviors of their own group to stable, internal characteristics and negative behaviors of out-groups to their inherent characteristics.

Ingroup Behaviour

Actions and norms exhibited by members within their own group, often characterized by solidarity and loyalty.

Sex Stereotypes

Generalized views or preconceptions about attributes or characteristics that are believed to be typical of males or females.

Racial Stereotypes

Generalized beliefs and expectations about individuals based solely on their race, often resulting in unfair judgments and discrimination.