Harry Is Apathetic and Certain That He Is Not Able

question 21

Multiple Choice

Harry is apathetic and certain that he is not able to do the work.He receives poor marks in school and is not inclined to seek help.According to attribution theory,Harry is typical of students who attribute their failures to causes that are

• A)external,stable,and controllable.
• B)external,unstable,and uncontrollable.
• C)internal,stable,and controllable.
• D)internal,stable,and uncontrollable.

---

Definitions:

Alcohol Dehydrogenase

A liver enzyme that metabolizes alcohol into aldehyde.

Aldehyde Dehydrogenase

An enzyme that converts aldehyde to acetic acid.

Metabolism

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life, involving the conversion of food to energy, elimination of nitrogenous wastes, and the synthesis of necessary compounds.

Legal Age

A defined age at which an individual is granted by law the rights and responsibilities of an adult.