Gabriel Is Planning an Experiment on the Effects of Evaluation

question 142

Multiple Choice

Gabriel is planning an experiment on the effects of evaluation apprehension on children's ability to solve puzzles. He arranges for two children to solve puzzles in two different rooms equipped with one-way mirrors. What should he tell the children?

• A) Tell both children that they will be watched as they solve the puzzle.
• B) Don't tell either of the children that they will be watched as they solve the puzzle.
• C) Tell only one child that s/he will be watched as s/he solves the puzzle.
• D) None of these choices

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