Roy Is Having Trouble Passing His Calculus Course

question 166

Multiple Choice

Roy is having trouble passing his calculus course. No matter how hard he studies, he cannot seem to pass a calculus test. Eventually, Roy gives up and stops studying or even coming to calculus class. Roy's behavior can be explained as an example of:

• A)the partial reinforcement effect.
• B)classical conditioning.
• C)biological preparedness.
• D)learned helplessness.

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