Question

Stephanie's biology class had to go to the computer and follow a set of directions that guided them through the steps that a surgeon would use to do open-heart surgery. While most of her classmates thought it was a fun assignment. Stephanie says, "I'm horrible at these computer simulations," even though she has done them in other classes and done well. Stephanie is showing a
A. fear of computers.
B. helpless orientation.
C. negative orientation.
D. phobia about the human body.

Answer 1

Answer:B. helpless orientation.

Explanation:

In children who are already attending school there are differences in how they describe their effort , ability and all external contributors to their success.

There are mastery oriented and helpless oriented. Mastery oriented students believe that their success lies within them based on how much effort they put , they believe that if they work hard enough they can do even better.

Helpless oriented children they take failure is due to their inability to perfom well. They don't think even working hard can help them get better in their school work. Sometimes this is contributed by experiences that the child has went through which are not good and as a result their look changes into that of feeling helpless and not in control. This children need to be encouraged by their teachers to boost their ego.

Stephanie is focusing on the failure than achievement which is a sign of a helpless oriented child she feels incapable.