Andrea was hoping to get the next promotion at work.All of her coworkers agree that she would make a great office administrator.However,the office manager decides that Donna will be the next office administrator.Everyone knows that Donna is the manager's wife's friend.This is the fifth time Andrea has been passed over for a promotion.Her coworkers begin noticing that Andrea seems distant,unmotivated,reclusive and depressed.When other promotions become available at the office,Andrea decides she will not apply for them.What type of learning does Andrea demonstrate in not applying for these promotions?

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Andrea demonstrates learned helplessness by not applying for future promotions, as she has learned from repeated experiences of being passed over that her efforts do not affect the outcome, leading to a sense of powerlessness and resignation.

Andrea Was Hoping to Get the Next Promotion at Work