Question

Jack is a 12th grader who has been a member of the school baseball team since the 7th grade. He decides to quit the team because he always sits on the bench and feels it is impossible for him to ever play on the field. This situation is an example of

a) Lack of interest in sports
b) High self-esteem and self-confidence
c) Low self-efficacy and learned helplessness
d) A strong sense of belonging to the team

Answer 1

The situation is an example of low self-efficacy and learned helplessness.

Step-by-step explanation:

The situation described is an example of low self-efficacy and learned helplessness (c). Self-efficacy refers to a person's belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations. In this case, Jack believes that it is impossible for him to ever play on the field, indicating a lack of confidence in his abilities and a learned helplessness where he feels powerless to change the situation.