Research on Americans and Math Performance Found That Most American

question 199

Multiple Choice

Research on Americans and math performance found that most American students believed that ________ was the most important factor in math performance, and most American teachers and parents believed that ________ was the most important factor in math performance.

• A) studying hard; innate ability
• B) studying hard; studying hard
• C) innate ability; studying hard
• D) innate ability; innate ability

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Definitions:

Special Recognition

The act of acknowledging or rewarding an individual's or group's achievements, often to motivate and encourage continued effort and success.

Hard Work

Consistent, dedicated effort to achieve specific tasks or goals, often requiring persistence and resilience.

Employee Behavior

Employee behavior encompasses the actions and conduct of individuals within the workplace, influenced by factors like organizational culture, leadership, and personal ethics.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a principle that strengthens a behavior by providing a consequence an individual finds rewarding.