When students repeatedly experience failure in academic settings and feel that they are unable to exert control over their schoolwork, they may develop learned helplessness.

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Learned helplessness is a psychological concept that describes when an individual has experienced repeated negative outcomes or events and feels that they have no control over them, leading to a feeling of helplessness and a belief that they cannot change the situation. This can occur in academic settings if students repeatedly experience failure and feel unable to exert control over their academic performance.

When Students Repeatedly Experience Failure in Academic Settings and Feel