Marcus and Francie Are Two Eighth-Grade Students Who Have Just

question 10

Multiple Choice

Marcus and Francie are two eighth-grade students who have just failed a math test.Considering gender differences in students' explanations for failure, how are the two students likely to explain their poor test performance?

• A)Marcus will think that he failed because he "just can't do math." Francie will think, "I got an F because I didn't work hard enough on this subject-I could have studied more."
• B)Marcus will attribute his failure to a lack of effort, thinking, "I didn't study hard enough, 'cause I don't need to get good grades." Francie will think, "I'm just not very good at math."
• C)Marcus will think that he is not very lucky when it comes to tests, and Francie will think that she failed because she did not have her friends to help her study.
• D)Marcus will think, "I got an F because I'm not smart enough to do this math." Francie will think, "I failed because the teacher hates me and the test wasn't fair."

---

Definitions:

Job Applicants

Individuals who apply or show interest in vacant positions within an organization.

Qualified Pool

A group of individuals who meet the specific qualifications or criteria for a particular role, job, or opportunity, often pre-screened for suitability.

Job Analysis

The process of gathering, documenting, and analyzing information about job responsibilities, tasks, necessary skills, outcomes, and work environment to determine job specifications.

Job Descriptions

Job Descriptions are written summaries that outline the essential responsibilities, duties, qualifications, and skills for a specific role or position within an organization.