Primary-grade teachers can decrease the chances of children developing learned helplessness by providing activities that are
A. able to be reasonably accomplished, allowing children to experience the satisfaction that comes from a job well done.
B. both easy and difficult, presenting students with challenges and successes that build a sense of accomplishment.
C. difficult but can be accomplished through scaffolding and direct teaching, to create a sense of accomplishment.
D. easy for children so they are successful often, thereby avoiding failure altogether.
A
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