Shawn Is Told by His Teacher That the Task He

question 27

Multiple Choice

Shawn is told by his teacher that the task he is working on is too difficult for him. Therefore, Shawn believes that failure is inevitable. He is likely to develop:

• A) learned helplessness.
• B) attribution biases.
• C) achievement attributions.
• D) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Long Run

A period in economics during which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing for full adjustment to change, such as new technology or market conditions.

Profit

The financial gain obtained when the revenues generated from business activities exceed the expenses, costs, and taxes involved in sustaining the activities.

Loss

An economic condition where expenses exceed revenues, indicating negative financial performance.

Profit-Maximizing

A strategy or process by which a firm determines the price and output level that returns the greatest profit.