Background Lila has always a star student. She has always been told, since a very young age, how bright she is. Now, at age 11, she is struggling. In her math class, she is learning algebra, and it is more challenging than anything she has ever done. In fact, in previous grades, math was very easy for her. In a parent teacher conference, she says "I just can't do algebra. I'll never be good at it." Task 1 Discuss how this situation could affect: Lila's self-concept, based on internal and external inputs Lila's self-efficacy when it comes to algebra Lila's self-esteem Task 2 Also, discuss how Lila's mental health might be at risk. How, exactly, is she potentially getting into a depression cycle? What could happen without intervention? What could an intervention look like?

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Background

Lila has always a star student. She has always been told, since a very young age, how bright she is. Now, at age 11, she is struggling.

In her math class, she is learning algebra, and it is more challenging than anything she has ever done. In fact, in previous grades, math was very easy for her. In a parent teacher conference, she says "I just can't do algebra. I'll never be good at it."

Task 1

Discuss how this situation could affect:

  • Lila's self-concept, based on internal and external inputs
  • Lila's self-efficacy when it comes to algebra
  • Lila's self-esteem

Task 2

Also, discuss how Lila's mental health might be at risk.

  • How, exactly, is she potentially getting into a depression cycle?
  • What could happen without intervention?
  • What could an intervention look like?
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