The Word "Pragmatism" Is from the Greek for "Deed

question 45

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The word "pragmatism" is from the Greek for "deed."

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Definitions:

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed.

Certainty Effect

The tendency of people to overweight outcomes that are certain relative to outcomes which are only probable.

Incremental Theorist

An Incremental Theorist believes that personal qualities, such as intelligence and ability, can be developed over time through effort and perseverance.

Entity Theorist

An individual who believes that personal qualities such as intelligence or talent are fixed traits and not significantly changeable over time.