A Lack of Persistence at Tasks That Can Be Mastered;

question 63

Multiple Choice

A lack of persistence at tasks that can be mastered; a tendency to expect failure.

• A)generalizing
• B)external locus of control
• C)learned helplessness
• D)outer directedness

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Definitions:

Unexplainable Muscle Weakness

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Blood Transfusion

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Unprotected Sex

Sexual activity without the use of contraceptives or protective measures, increasing the risk of sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies.

Childbirth

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