Students who are given unsolvable problems eventually give up and make only token attempts to solve new problems, even if the new problems can be solved easily. this behavior is most likely due
a) passive avoidance.
b) learned .
c) the law of effect.
d) fear conditioning.

C) the law of effect.

Explanation:

According to my research on studies conducted by various psychologists, I can say that based on the information provided within the question this behavior is most likely due to the law of effect. This is a theory that states that "responses that produce a satisfying effect in a particular situation become more likely to occur again in that situation, and responses that produce a discomforting effect become less likely to occur again in that situation" - Edward Thorndike

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