Jenna Failed Repeatedly in College Algebra

question 68

Multiple Choice

Jenna failed repeatedly in college algebra. Finally, she gave up and was seriously considering dropping out of college. One day, her best friend offered to personally help her if she signed up for college algebra again, but she refused. What concept might explain her reluctance?

• A) learned helplessness
• B) latent learning
• C) insight learning
• D) observational learning

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