When Harry Got a Failing Grade in One of His

question 95

Multiple Choice

When Harry got a failing grade in one of his courses, he decided to talk to his professor about the personal problems he had during the term. He also discussed the possibility of doing a makeup final exam or writing an extra paper. Harry appears to be reacting to a stressful situation by trying to exercise some personal control. If Harry's approach is realistic and successful it is likely to:

• A)make him feel anxious and guilty.
• B)increase his level of stress and decrease the effectiveness of his immune system.
• C)enhance his feelings of self-confidence, self-efficacy, and autonomy.
• D)create feelings of learned helplessness and apathy.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, coined by B.F. Skinner.

Modeling

is the process of learning behavior by observing and imitating others, especially those considered as role models.

Operant Conditioning

An educational method where a specific behavior's intensity is altered through rewards or penalties.

Operant

A behavioral concept referring to an action or behavior that is modifiable by its consequences in a learning environment.