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Peer reviewedGentile, J. Ronald; Monaco, Nanci M. – Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 1986
The range of problems associated with learned helplessness in mathematics is introduced through three hypothetical case studies. Then the basic theory of, the evidence for, and variables affecting learned helplessness are described. Issues of cure and prevention are discussed, and some suggestions are offered for teachers. (MNS)
Descriptors: Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education, Helplessness, Mathematics Anxiety
Peer reviewedMonaco, Nanci M.; Gentile, J. Ronald – Contemporary Educational Psychology, 1987
This study was designed to test whether a learned helplessness treatment would decrease performance on mathematical tasks and to extend learned helplessness findings to include the cognitive development dimension. Results showed no differential advantages to either sex in resisting effects of learned helplessness or in benefiting from strategy…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Helplessness, High Schools, Locus of Control
Gentile, J. Ronald; Monaco, Nanci M. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1988
Describes the theory and known influences on learned helplessness, particularly in the mathematics field, and discusses prevention and remediation with respect to this phenomenon. (PK)
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Attribution Theory, Cognitive Development, Emotional Development
