Which of the Following Is an Example of a Sustaining

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a sustaining expectation effect?

• A) a student is ready for more challenging work but is not given the opportunity to try it because the teacher believes that he/she cannot handle it
• B) a teacher places higher expectations on male students than on female students
• C) a student is ready for more challenging work, so the teacher provides him/her with the opportunity to try it in order to encourage greater achievement
• D) a teacher holds higher expectations for students who participate in extracurricular activities than for students who do not

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Definitions:

Diffusion

The passive movement of molecules or particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration until equilibrium is reached.

Oximetry

A non-invasive method used to monitor the oxygen saturation of a person's blood, often through a device attached to a finger.

Perfusion

The passage of fluid through the circulatory system or lymphatic system to an organ or a tissue, usually referring to the delivery of blood.

Total Mastectomy

The complete surgical removal of one or both breasts, typically to treat or prevent breast cancer.