A Student Who Has Developed Learned Helplessness About His or Her

question 62

Multiple Choice

A student who has developed learned helplessness about his or her spelling ability is most likely to say which of the following?

• A) "I have to work harder than my friends to learn to spell."
• B) "I can learn how to spell words correctly without even trying."
• C) "No matter how much I study words, I can't remember how to spell them."
• D) "I would learn to spell eventually, but it's not worth the time it would take to do so."

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Definitions:

Curare

A toxic compound derived from South American plants, used historically as a paralyzing agent on arrows and in medical settings to relax muscles during surgery.

Homeostasis

The self-regulating process by which biological systems tend to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Homeostatic Hormones

Hormones that regulate internal equilibrium by ensuring physiological systems remain stable and constant.

Morphine

A potent opiate analgesic drug derived from the opium poppy, used primarily for pain relief.