Question

Nicole is taking a class that makes her very frustrated. She and her classmates say that they can't get good grades, and no matter what they study, or how they study, they can't seem to answer questions in a way that satisfies their instructor. They've tried getting tutors, asking questions during class and office hours, but their efforts don't match up with their grades. They feel like they've tried everything, and are getting nowhere.
This situation is very similar to ____ and will likely lead to the tendency of the students to ____.

A) experimental neurosis; work harder during class
B) learned helplessness; stop trying to improve their grades
C) escape learning; stop going to class
D) shaping; gradually find a solution to the problem

Answer 1

Answer:

B) learned helplessness; stop trying to improve their grades

Explanation:

This is because, in any given situation someone fund himself or herself in, there is a tendency to give up when all things seems to be working against the individual.

In the case of Nicole and her classmates, their growing frustration would definitely lead to helplessness to them. This would on the long run, cause them to stop trying to improve their grades.