Monty Studies Hard for Math, but Never Seems to "Get

question 2

Multiple Choice

Monty studies hard for math, but never seems to "get it." Week after week, he fails his math tests. By the end of the year, Monty does not even try to study for math. Monty is demonstrating

• A) problem-focused coping.
• B) hardiness.
• C) learned helplessness.
• D) self-efficacy.

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Definitions:

Hardy-Weinberg Principle

A fundamental principle in genetics that explains how genetic variation remains constant from one generation to the next in an idealized population.

Frequency Dependent Selection

A form of natural selection where the fitness of a phenotype depends on its frequency relative to other phenotypes in the population.

Sickle Cell Anemia

A genetic blood disorder caused by an abnormality in the hemoglobin protein, leading to misshapen red blood cells that can cause blockages and complications.

Founder Effect

A genetic phenomenon that occurs when a new population is established by a very small number of individuals, leading to a reduction in genetic variation.