Erin, says, "I can't do it" and her father, Bruce, says, "Try harder." Erin then replies, "It does not matter how hard I try. I will never be good at it like Timmy." This could be an example of

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Erin, says, "I can't do it" and her father, Bruce, says, "Try harder." Erin then replies, "It does not matter how hard I try. I will never be good at it like Timmy." This could be an example of

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Erin's statement suggests that she has a belief of being unable to succeed and that she is helpless, which indicates learned helplessness.

Erin, Says, "I Can't Do It" and Her Father, Bruce