Gabriel Participated in a Study Where He Was Given an IQ

question 96

Multiple Choice

Gabriel participated in a study where he was given an IQ test described as an excellent predictor of future academic and financial success.Gabriel performed poorly on the test.Gabriel is likely to attribute his low scores to

• A) bad luck, thereby misapplying the representativeness heuristic.
• B) the invalidity of the test, thereby protecting his self-esteem.
• C) unclear instructions, thereby making the fundamental attribution error.
• D) his own ability, thereby demonstrating the actor-observer bias.

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Definitions:

Bulimia

An eating disorder marked by periods of binge-eating followed by behaviors to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting or excessive exercise.

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to engage in activities for their own sake and personal rewards, rather than for some external reward or avoidance of punishment.

Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation driven by external rewards such as money, fame, grades, or praise, rather than personal satisfaction or interest.

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to engage in an activity for its own sake and for personal satisfaction, rather than for some external reward.