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 help her get good grades.In this scenario,Shirley's behavior exemplifies _____ in operant conditioning.
A)habituation
B)instinctive drift
C)learned helplessness
D)preparedness

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Shirley's behavior exemplifies learned helplessness, which occurs when an individual learns that their behavior or efforts have no effect on the outcomes they experience. In this case, Shirley has learned that no matter how hard she studies, she still receives bad grades in algebra, leading her to stop trying altogether.

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