Larry is sitting on the sidelines at soccer practice because he stopped trying. He thought the other boys had more ability than he did, and he felt there was no sense in trying because he would never catch up. This is an example of which concept?

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Larry's belief that no amount of effort on his part will change his situation is an example of learned helplessness. This psychological condition occurs when an individual believes that they have no control over the outcomes of their actions, leading them to give up trying.

Larry Is Sitting on the Sidelines at Soccer Practice Because