You Have Tried to Study for an Exam with Flashcards,with

question 40

Multiple Choice

You have tried to study for an exam with flashcards,with a friend,and with your notes - all to no avail.You begin to feel that you should give up,as whatever you do does not seem to help your exam scores.According to Myers,the best term for this symptom is

• A)low self-esteem.
• B)low self-control.
• C)learned helplessness.
• D)the looking-glass self.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalytic Perspective

A theory of psychology that focuses on unconscious motivations, conflicts, and childhood experiences in shaping personality and behavior.

Therapy Relationship

The professional and interpersonal bond between a therapist and their client, crucial for effective therapy.

Genuine Self-Esteem

A true sense of one's worth and abilities, not artificially inflated by external validation, but rooted in self-acceptance and realistic self-appraisal.

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach founded by Sigmund Freud, focusing on exploring unconscious conflicts and desires through techniques like free association and dream interpretation.