All the following scenarios describes a child with learned helplessness EXCEPT ________.
A) Allen, who consistently failed his math tests and no longer tries
B) Lauren, who failed her math tests and says her failure is because the teacher does not like her
C) Cherry, who failed her math tests, and says she failed because she forgot about the test and did not study
D) William, who failed his math tests because he says the teacher made the test too difficult

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Learned helplessness is a condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed. It is characterized by the belief that one cannot control the outcome of events. Choices A, B, and D all reflect an external locus of control or a belief that their failure is due to factors beyond their control, which aligns with learned helplessness. Choice C, however, indicates that Cherry attributes her failure to her own actions (forgetting to study), suggesting she believes she has control over the situation, which does not align with learned helplessness.

All the Following Scenarios Describes a Child with Learned Helplessness