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:

Catastrophic

Describes an event, situation, or outcome that is extremely harmful, disastrous, or deleterious, often leading to severe aftermath.

Uncontrollable

Refers to events or conditions that cannot be influenced or regulated by actions or decisions of the individual.

Stressful

Characterized by or causing mental or emotional strain or tension, often due to challenging situations or environments.

E-cigarettes

Electronic devices that simulate the experience of smoking tobacco by vaporizing a liquid, which usually contains nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals.