In 1973, Lepper and Colleagues Conducted an Experiment in Which

question 209

Multiple Choice

In 1973, Lepper and colleagues conducted an experiment in which children did drawings. Some of the children were promised a reward while others received a surprise reward. The researchers found that the children who received the expected award for drawing:

• A) had higher levels of self-esteem.
• B) became adults who were artists.
• C) demonstrated better emotional regulation.
• D) were unlikely to draw independently at a later time.

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Definitions:

Sensory Input

Information that is perceived by the senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch) and transmitted to the brain for processing.

Pain Endurance

The capacity or ability of an individual to tolerate pain or hardship, often in the context of physical or psychological challenges.

Hypnosis

A mental state of heightened suggestibility, induced by a hypnotic induction, which can facilitate therapeutic changes.

Dissociation

A psychological condition in which there is a disconnection or lack of continuity between thoughts, memories, surroundings, actions, and identity.