Erin, says, "I can't do it" and her father, Bruce, says, "Try harder." Erin then replies, "It does not matter how hard Itry.IwillneverbegoodatitlikeTimmy."Thiscouldbeanexampleof

A. self-monitoring.
B. high self-efficacy.
C. learned helplessness. 
D. industry.


Answer: C

Psychology

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a) 8 b) 13 c) 22 d) 31

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What will be an ideal response?

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