While she was growing up, Lindsay was repeatedly told by others that she can't understand math concepts and she will never be any good at math. By the time Lindsay reached high school math classes, she didn't put any effort into the classes because she didn't think any amount of effort would help her to do well at math. This is an example of

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Lindsay's belief that she cannot succeed in math despite any effort is an example of learned helplessness, where repeated negative experiences lead to a sense of powerlessness and resignation.

While She Was Growing Up, Lindsay Was Repeatedly Told by Others