Trent Always Expects to Fail

question 8

Multiple Choice

Trent always expects to fail.Whenever he tries something new he expects to fail.But most of the time,he actually does very well.He has a hard time trying to remember all of the success he has.The social cognitive theory would suggest that his ____ influence(s) the way he interprets his past accomplishments.

• A) schemas
• B) situational factors
• C) intelligence
• D) cognitive factors

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A process of instruction that modifies behavior strength by employing incentives or disincentives.

Zone of Proximal Development

A concept in educational psychology referring to the difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can achieve with guidance and encouragement from a skilled partner.

Scaffolding

An educational technique that involves providing support to students or learners in the early stages of learning, gradually removing the support as the learner becomes more proficient.

Rehearsal

The act of purposely repeating information to maintain it in short-term memory.