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Shirley repeatedly ends up receiving bad grades in algebra no matter how hard she studies.Eventually, Shirley stops studying for algebra tests and accepts that nothing she does will enable her to get good grades.In the context of operant conditioning, Shirley's behavior exemplifies

A) habituation.
B) instinctive drift.
C) learned helplessness.
D) preparedness.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed, believed to be one of the underlying causes of depression.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process wherein the likelihood of a behavior's occurrence is increased or decreased through rewards or punishments.

Algebra Tests

Standardized assessments aimed at evaluating a student's understanding and proficiency in algebraic concepts and problem-solving skills.

  • Comprehend the psychological notion of learned helplessness and its influence on individual actions.
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