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Darlene has generally gotten above average grades in university but her grades take a nosedive when she takes a class with Professor Jameson. After studying for days and then failing the midterm exam, she gets discouraged and decides against studying for the final exam, deciding that it would not make any difference in her test score. Consequently, she fails the final exam. Which sociological concept best explains Darlene's situation?


Definitions:

Continuous Schedule

A method of operation or production that runs continuously through 24 hours without interruption, typical in processes that cannot be halted without significant cost or waste.

Behaviour Acquired

Refers to actions or conduct that an individual learns from their environment or through experiences, as opposed to innate or inherited behaviors.

Acquired-needs Theories

Theories suggesting that people's needs are acquired over time based on their life experiences, influencing their motivation and behavior.

Performance

The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.

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