052 - Learned Helplessness
You Are Not So Smart
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Understanding Learned Helplessness Through Classroom Activities
This chapter details a psychological classroom activity designed to illustrate the feelings of inadequacy faced by adolescents, particularly girls, as they navigate social acceptance and bullying. Through solving anagrams of varying difficulty, students experience the concept of learned helplessness, highlighting how perceived failure can diminish motivation. The narrative underscores the importance of confronting these challenges to promote healthier relationships and self-advocacy.
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