In Order to Prevent the Spread of Learned Helplessness, an Individual

question 575

Multiple Choice

In order to prevent the spread of learned helplessness, an individual should learn to attribute failure to

• A)enduring fate.
• B)specific factors in the original situation.
• C)lasting, general factors.
• D)the inability to develop emotion-focused coping attempts.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a procedure or consequence that strengthens a behavior, making it more likely to occur again in the future.

Responses

Reactions or actions of an organism or system to stimuli or changes in the environment.

Reinforced Schedule

A plan or strategy in operant conditioning that outlines how and when reinforcement (rewards or punishments) will be given for certain behaviors.

Transmissions

The act or process of transmitting something, such as energy, disease, or data from one place or person to another.