Kate thinks that no matter what she does, she will not be able to do well in her developmental psychology class. What does this perception illustrate?

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Kate's perception illustrates her personal control beliefs, specifically her belief in low self-efficacy or the idea that she lacks the ability or resources to succeed in the class. This can lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy where Kate's belief in her inability to do well becomes a reality. It is not related to her life-story or crystallized intelligence.

Kate Thinks That No Matter What She Does, She Will