To avoid inducing a learned-helplessness orientation, and to promote mastery, parents must tell the child that

a. failures are due to bad luck.
b. successes are due to good luck.
c. failures result from not trying hard enough.
d. successes result from the task being too easy.


C

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a. fixed-ratio schedule b. variable-ratio schedule c. fixed-interval schedule d. variable-interval schedule

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____ is when children focus attention on managing their emotions

a. Effortful control b. Emotions management c. External regulation d. Extraterrestrial force

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The researchers were following the ethical guideline that mandates A) knowledge of results. B) informed consent. C) full disclosure. D) protection against harm.

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