If a Teacher Tells a Student That Those Who Attend

question 72

Multiple Choice

If a teacher tells a student that those who attend the study session typically score higher on the final exam

• A) the student has a positive incentive to attend the study session because she may get a higher grade.
• B) the student has a negative incentive to attend the study session because she will be punished if she does not go.
• C) the student has no greater incentive to attend because there is no guarantee she will get a higher grade on the exam.
• D) a "C" student will be making an irrational decision if she decides to skip the study session since she has plenty of time to go.

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Definitions:

Prerogatives

Special rights or privileges exclusively reserved for a particular person, group, or class.

Rational Persuasion

A method of influencing others through logical arguments and factual evidence to change beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors.

Proposed Activity

An action or series of actions planned or suggested for implementation.

Apprising

involves informing or telling someone about something.