When Deion was in the first grade,he realized that he didn't learn math as fast as most other children.He took tests,and the psychologist informed him and his mom that Deion had a learning disability and would likely continue to struggle with math.As a third grader,Deion reads when it's time to do math seatwork.He believes he is unable to learn math.He has developed:
A)additional learning disabilities.
B)learned helplessness.
C)general intelligence deficit.
D)learning style preferences.

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Deion has developed learned helplessness, which is a belief that one is unable to succeed at a task or learn a particular skill, even when presented with opportunities for success. His low self-efficacy about math is causing him to doubt his own abilities and prevent him from trying to learn math. This can lead to feelings of helplessness and the belief that he is inherently bad at math.

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