If an employee repeatedly fails at a task because they do not have the skills or knowledge to complete the task effectively, they will likely develop:
A) Optimistic attribution style
B) Learned Helplessness
C) Hostile attribution style
D) Resilience

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Learned helplessness occurs when an individual repeatedly fails at a task and begins to believe that they are incapable of succeeding, leading to a lack of motivation and effort in future attempts.

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