Although Cooper tried to learn to play chess, other players easily beat him. Now Cooper refuses to try playing chess again. This is an example of:
A) a conditioned emotional response.
B) learned helplessness.
C) mood congruency of memory.
D) perseveration.

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Learned helplessness occurs when an individual experiences repeated failures at a task and eventually stops trying to succeed, believing that success is impossible. In this case, Cooper's repeated losses at chess have led him to give up on trying to play again, demonstrating learned helplessness.

Although Cooper Tried to Learn to Play Chess, Other Players