Farrah Is a B-/C+ Student in Math

question 18

Multiple Choice

Farrah is a B-/C+ student in math.She tells her father that she wants to get an A in math from now on.Knowing how much his daughter struggles in math,her father says,"I'm glad that you want to work on your math grades.Let's aim for a B or B+ next term and we'll build on that.I'll help you make a plan." Researchers would say that

• A)this is a good idea; Farrah may get discouraged if she sets expectations that are unrealistic.
• B)Farrah's father underestimates her and has probably just killed her motivation.
• C)Farrah doesn't need a plan to reach her goal; determination is enough.
• D)Farrah will resent her father for suggesting that she work up to her goal with a plan.

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Definitions:

Puzzle Boxes

A method used in animal learning experiments where an animal must solve a problem or manipulate mechanisms to escape or obtain a reward.

Thorndike

Edward Thorndike, an American psychologist, who is famous for his work in the early 20th century on learning theory and the law of effect.

Behavior Modification

The application of operant-conditioning techniques to teach new responses or to reduce or eliminate maladaptive or problematic behavior; also called applied behavior analysis.

Puzzle Boxes

Experimental devices used in animal learning research, where an animal must solve a problem or manipulate mechanisms to escape or obtain a reward.