The Studies by Rosenthal and Jacobson on Self-Fulfilling Prophecies Have

question 37

Multiple Choice

The studies by Rosenthal and Jacobson on self-fulfilling prophecies have concluded that the teachers treated the "bloomers" in class differently than the other children. In which of the following ways did the teachers treat these students differently?

• A) They gave bloomers more personal attention.
• B) They forced bloomers to do extra homework.
• C) They gave the bloomers bonus points for no real reason.
• D) They scolded the bloomers more harshly when they got an answer wrong.

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Definitions:

Common Humanity

The awareness that all humans make mistakes.

Mindfulness

The practice of maintaining a nonjudgmental state of heightened or complete awareness of one's thoughts, emotions, or experiences in the present moment.

Self-Esteem Regulation

The actions involved in maintaining high self-esteem.

Ego Depletion

A state of exhausted self-control.