Learned helplessness, learned irrelevance, and generalized learned irrelevance are all examples of a reduction in learning caused by exposure to a _______ contingency.
A) positive
B) negative
C) zero
D) mixed

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Learned helplessness, learned irrelevance, and generalized learned irrelevance occur when individuals are exposed to a zero contingency situation, meaning their actions have no effect on outcomes, leading to a reduction in learning or motivation to try.

Learned Helplessness, Learned Irrelevance, and Generalized Learned Irrelevance Are All