When Carol Dweck and Her Colleagues Were Working with Self-Theories

question 1

Multiple Choice

When Carol Dweck and her colleagues were working with self-theories and intelligence, they conducted an experiment, in which students completed an easier task and afterwards were given one of three different praises. Then all the students were engaged in a difficult task and they all did poorly. Finally the students were allowed to choose a task that made them look good or pick a task involving risk but could learn more. What did they discover?

• A) When children were told "you must be smart at these problems" after the easier task, they generally chose the task where they would learn more because they wanted to prove themselves.
• B) When children were told "you did well" after the easier task, they generally picked the task in which they would learn more.
• C) When children were told "you must have worked hard at these problems" after the easier task, they generally chose the task where they would learn more because they felt like they could take a risk.
• D) It did not matter what the children were told because they all believed their intelligence was fixed and they picked the task to make themselves look good.

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Definitions:

Love/Belonging

A psychological need involving emotional relationships with others, feeling part of a group, and experiencing love and friendship, which is crucial for human wellbeing.

Motivation

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors, involving biological, emotional, social, and cognitive forces.

Internal Forces

Inside influences for change.

Motivation

The driving force or reasons behind an individual's actions, desires, or willingness to engage in a particular behavior.