The Overly Optimistic Picture of Student Achievement Is Called_______

question 71

Multiple Choice

The overly optimistic picture of student achievement is called_______ .

• A) the stereotype effect
• B) optimal expectation
• C) the Lake Wobegon Effect
• D) performance inflation

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Definitions:

Decay

The process of decline in quality, power, or vigor; the decomposition of organic matter.

Retrieval

The method of retrieving data from memory storage and bringing it back into conscious recognition.

Tip-of-the-tongue Effects

A psychological phenomenon where a person knows something but cannot retrieve the information from memory, although it feels just out of reach.

Encoding Problems

Difficulties in the process of converting perceptions, thoughts, or feelings into an enduring memory, which can lead to issues with memory recall.