Students Work Harder and Learn More If Their Teacher

question 69

Multiple Choice

Students work harder and learn more if their teacher:

• A) is strict in expectations.
• B) uses constant drill.
• C) cares about them.
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Belief Perseverance

The phenomenon where individuals maintain their beliefs even in the face of contradictory evidence.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personal characteristics and ignore situational factors in explaining others' behavior.

Overjustification Effect

A phenomenon where providing external incentives for an activity already intrinsically rewarding leads to a decrease in intrinsic motivation.

Contingent Reward

A reinforcement strategy where rewards are given based on the achievement of specific criteria or performance.