Which of the following students would be most likely to experience learned helplessness?
A) A student with a 4.0/4.0 grade point average who fails a chemistry test
B) A student with a 3.5/4.0 grade point average who fails a chemistry test
C) A student with a 2.5/4.0 grade point average who fails a chemistry test
D) A student with a 1.5/4.0 grade point average who fails a chemistry test

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Learned helplessness is more likely to occur in individuals who experience repeated failures or perceive their efforts as futile, which is more characteristic of a student with a consistently low grade point average (1.5/4.0) across subjects, indicating a pattern of academic struggles.

Which of the Following Students Would Be Most Likely to Experience