Which One of the Following Alternatives Best Describes the Differences

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following alternatives best describes the differences between people with a mastery orientation and those with learned helplessness?

• A) People with a mastery orientation expect that they will have to work extremely hard to master new tasks. People with learned helplessness usually overestimate their abilities.
• B) People with a mastery orientation set easily attainable goals and become frustrated when they don't attain those goals effortlessly. People with learned helplessness set goals that are almost impossible to attain.
• C) People with a mastery orientation attribute their successes to external, uncontrollable factors. People with an attitude of learned helplessness attribute failures to internal, controllable factors.
• D) People with a mastery orientation set high goals and seek challenges. People with learned helplessness underestimate their ability and set low goals.

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Definitions:

Symmetry-Allowed

In quantum chemistry, a process or transition is symmetry-allowed if it does not violate symmetry rules governing molecular transformations.

Reaction Outcome

The final products, yields, and implications of a chemical reaction based on the reactants and conditions employed.

Major Organic Product

The primary substance produced with the highest yield in a reaction involving organic compounds.

Organic Reaction

A chemical reaction involving organic compounds, leading to the transformation or creation of new organic molecules.