College Students Faced with Unsolvable Problems Eventually Give Up and Make

question 173

Multiple Choice

College students faced with unsolvable problems eventually give up and make only half?hearted attempts to solve new problems, even when the new problems can be solved easily. This behavior is probably due to __________

• A) learned helplessness.
• B) contingency blocking.
• C) latent learning.
• D) response generalization.

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Definitions:

Individual Attributes

Characteristics or qualities that define a person, such as personality traits, skills, and values.

Competencies

Skills, knowledge, and abilities that enable an individual to perform activities or tasks effectively.

Leadership Outcomes

The results or impacts of leadership actions and decisions, which can include team performance, satisfaction, and the achievement of organizational goals.

Katz

This term refers to Robert Katz, renowned for proposing a three-skill approach necessary for effective management and leadership: technical, human, and conceptual skills.