Children who show evidence of learned helplessness believe

a. they are much better than their performance might suggest.
b. the outcome of most situations is beyond their control.
c. they can control every aspect of their lives.
d. they will succeed if they try harder.

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Children who show evidence of learned helplessness believe b. the outcome of most situations is beyond their control.

Learned helplessness is a psychological condition where individuals feel they have no control over their environment or the outcomes of their actions, often as a result of repeated failures or negative experiences.