Elizabeth Is Interested in the Best Way to Study Achievement

question 78

Multiple Choice

Elizabeth is interested in the best way to study achievement among middle-school children, and she is also interested in the factors that underlie student motivation. Elizabeth would MOST likely describe her research interests as ​

• A)cognitive psychology.
• B)psychometrics.
• C)educational psychology.
• D)developmental psychology.

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Definitions:

Impersonal Organization

Describes entities structured to operate without personal considerations, relying on standardized procedures and roles to achieve objectives.

Hierarchy

A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.

Traditional

Adhering to or advocating for the preservation of established customs, ideas, or systems, usually in opposition to modern innovations or changes.

Procedures

Established ways of performing tasks or activities in organized settings, often following set rules or guidelines to achieve specific objectives.