Use Seligman's concepts of learned helplessness, learned optimism and explanatory style to explain Darren and Quincy's behaviors by answering the following questions.
-Define learned optimism.Find an example of learned optimism in the case and explain how the behavior fits the definition of the concept.

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The Answer is Again, quite literally, learned optimism is the condition of learning to be optimistic.A person (or animal) learns to believe that s/he has control over her/his environment or over a situation or outcome.An example of learned optimism can be found in Quincy's behavior when he attempts to improve his pre-calculus grade.He first goes to his professor for advice; then he works harder and longer on his homework.When that does not work, he begins, and participates in, a study group that ultimately allows him to improve his grade.He did not give up trying to improve.Rather, he tried a variety of techniques that could potentially improve his performance.

Use Seligman's Concepts of Learned Helplessness, Learned Optimism and Explanatory