A Learner's Expectancy About Success in the Classroom Is Influenced

question 13

Multiple Choice

A learner's expectancy about success in the classroom is influenced by three of the following factors. Which one will probably be least influential?

• A) How successful the learner has been in the past
• B) How helpful the learner thinks the teacher's instruction will be
• C) Whether the learner has set short-term or long-term goals
• D) How much effort the learner thinks will be necessary to succeed

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Definitions:

Lack-of-participation Error

A common mistake in decision-making processes, where not all relevant parties are involved, leading to suboptimal outcomes.

Escalating Commitment

A behavioral phenomenon where an individual or group continues to invest in a decision despite evidence of its ineffectiveness.

Confirmation Error

A cognitive bias that involves focusing on information that confirms one's preconceptions and ignoring information that contradicts them.

Framing Error

A mistake made when individuals misinterpret the context or perspective of a decision or problem, often influenced by the way information is presented.