Question

Roy is having trouble passing his calculus course. no matter how hard he studies, he cannot seem to pass a calculus test. eventually, roy gives up and stops studying or even coming to calculus class. roy's behavior can be explained as an example of:

Answer 1

The correct answer is learned helplessness.

Learned helplessness refers to the phenomenon where individuals feel like they lack power and are unable to control or protect themselves from negative circumstances. This leads to individuals "giving up" and showing hopelessness and passivity. Learned helplessness is strongly linked to depression, where individuals feel like they will never be able to escape negative or traumatic circumstances.