Paul Won't Even Try to Learn How to Swim Because

question 1

Multiple Choice

Paul won't even try to learn how to swim because when he has tried before, he has not done very well and he is now convinced that no matter what he does, he will never learn to swim. Paul's situation is an example of:

• A) ego deflation.
• B) Type-A behavior.
• C) learned helplessness.
• D) temperament.

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