John Has Just Failed a Test-In a Sense, His Test

question 7

Multiple Choice

John has just failed a test-in a sense, his test performance has been punished.From the perspective of attribution theory, is John likely to work harder to pass his next test?

• A)Definitely not.
• B)Absolutely yes.
• C)Yes, provided that his low test score is accompanied by information about strengths and weaknesses about his performance.
• D)Yes, provided that he believes his test performance is the result of something he didn't do but could do next time.

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Definitions:

Acquisition Differential

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Impairment Loss

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An accounting method used to record investments, where the investment is recorded at cost and income is recognized only when dividends are received.

Sales Revenue

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