Nicole Is Taking a Class That Makes Her Very Frustrated

question 56

Multiple Choice

Nicole is taking a class that makes her very frustrated. She and her classmates say that they cannot get good grades no matter what they study or how they study. They argue that they are unable to answer questions in a way that satisfies their instructor. They feel like they have tried everything within their power to increase their grades but are getting nowhere. This situation best illustrates the concept of _____ and will likely urge the students to _____.

• A) experimental neurosis; work harder during class
• B) learned helplessness; stop trying to improve their grades
• C) escape learning; stop going to class
• D) shaping; gradually find a solution to the problem

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Definitions:

Pituitary Gland

Endocrine gland attached to the hypothalamus by the infundibulum; also called hypophysis.

Sphenoid Bone

A butterfly-shaped bone at the base of the skull that participates in forming the floor of the cranium, holding the brain.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus, coordinating both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Endocrine Glands

Glands of the endocrine system that secrete their products, hormones, directly into the blood rather than through a duct.