Martina is studying for her calculus exam. She needs to write a paper for another class, too, but while she is studying for her calculus class, her mind shuts off the paper so that she can focus on her math. Martina is experiencing ____.
A)learned helplessness
B)the panic button effect
C)the Zeigarnik effect
D)goal shielding

Question

Martina is studying for her calculus exam.  She needs to write a paper for another class, too, but while she is studying for her calculus class, her mind shuts off the paper so that she can focus on her math.  Martina is experiencing ____.
A)learned helplessness
B)the panic button effect
C)the Zeigarnik effect
D)goal shielding

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Martina is experiencing goal shielding, which occurs when focusing on one goal suppresses the awareness of other goals, allowing her to concentrate on studying for her calculus exam without being distracted by the need to write a paper for another class.

Martina Is Studying for Her Calculus Exam