College students who experience feelings of learned helplessness may respond to academic setbacks, such as failing a test, in which of the following ways?
A)giving up prematurely on subsequent academic tasks or procrastinating instead of persisting
B)becoming more motivated to succeed and increasing their efforts on subsequent academic tasks
C)expressing their frustration through angry outbursts or other violent behavior
D)by pairing up with a successful student and imitating that student's study habits

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The characteristic response of learned helplessness is to give up or procrastinate instead of persisting in the face of academic setbacks. It is a feeling of being powerless to change the situation that leads students to this response. Options B, C, and D are less likely to be the response of students who experience learned helplessness.

College Students Who Experience Feelings of Learned Helplessness May Respond