Harry is apathetic and certain that he is not able to do the work.He receives poor marks in school and is not inclined to seek help.According to attribution theory,Harry is typical of students who attribute their failures to causes that are

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According to attribution theory, individuals who attribute their failures to internal (about themselves), stable (unlikely to change), and uncontrollable (beyond their own power) causes are likely to experience feelings of hopelessness and helplessness, which can lead to apathy and a lack of motivation to seek help or improve their situation. Harry's belief that he is not able to do the work suggests an internal attribution, his certainty suggests a stable attribution, and his lack of inclination to seek help suggests an uncontrollable attribution. Therefore, Harry's attributions are internal, stable, and uncontrollable, making choice D the correct answer.

Harry Is Apathetic and Certain That He Is Not Able