When children have developed learned helplessness regarding their studies, which of the following would be beneficial?
a. for the teacher to explain why the children should not feel "hopeless."
b. using an incentive program for good grades that has reinforcers the children like.
c. Using an educational program that would allow the children to "succeed" repeatedly.
d. telling the children that they are doing "very good" even when they are not.
Answer: c. Using an educational program that would allow the children to "succeed" repeatedly.
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