Shawn is told by his teacher that the task he is working on is too difficult for him. Therefore, Shawn believes that failure is inevitable. He is likely to develop:

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Shawn is likely to develop learned helplessness, which is the belief that one has no control over outcomes and that one's actions do not matter. This can lead to a negative cycle of giving up and inaction, even when faced with tasks that may actually be achievable. Attribution biases and achievement attributions are not relevant in this scenario.

Shawn Is Told by His Teacher That the Task He