Three of the following statements accurately describe how a child can acquire learned helplessness in a particular domain. Which statement is not a likely explanation of learned helplessness?
A) A child has consistently focused on mastery goals, without regard for important performance goals.
B) A child has consistently encountered failure despite hard work and persistence.
C) A parent has consistently encouraged a child to give up when success doesn't come quickly and easily.
D) A child sees most or all peers consistently encountering failure in the domain.

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Focusing on mastery goals without regard for performance goals is not a likely explanation for learned helplessness, as it is a positive approach to learning and growth. Consistently encountering failure despite hard work and persistence, experiencing parental discouragement, and seeing peers consistently fail are all potential sources of learned helplessness.

Three of the Following Statements Accurately Describe How a Child