Which of the Following Classroom Situations Will Generate the Most

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following classroom situations will generate the most study effort by students?

• A) a bad teacher who doesn't grade on a curve
• B) a bad teacher grading on a curve
• C) a bad teacher grading on a curve and lots of ability risk among students
• D) a bad teacher who doesn't grade on a curve with lots of ability risk among students

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

is the variable in an experiment that is expected to change in response to manipulations in the independent variable.

Empirical Methods

Research methods based on observation or experiment rather than theory or logic, emphasizing the collection of data to test hypotheses.

Psychology's Commitment

The dedication of the discipline to understand, explain, and improve human behavior and mental processes through scientific methods.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is expected to change as a result of changes made to the independent variable.