The finding of Eisenberger and others concerning effort (see item 8) is called .
A)learned helplessness
B)motivational transfer
C)learned industriousness
D)increased potentiation

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The finding of Eisenberger and others concerning effort is called learned industriousness, which refers to the phenomenon where an individual develops a strong work ethic and persistence through experiencing and being rewarded for effortful behavior. This is different from learned helplessness, which refers to a state of passivity and perceived lack of control, and motivational transfer and increased potentiation, which are not concepts related to effort.

The Finding of Eisenberger and Others Concerning Effort (See Item