According to Research by Crocker and Colleagues (1991), Black Students

question 77

Multiple Choice

According to research by Crocker and colleagues (1991) , black students who received positive interpersonal feedback from a white student experienced ____ if there was suspicion that the feedback had been received due to race.

• A) an increase in level of motivation
• B) no change in self-esteem
• C) a reduction in self-esteem
• D) an increase in self-esteem

---

Definitions:

Trial-and-Error

A technique for resolving issues that entails persistent, diverse efforts, persisted with until a successful outcome is achieved or the individual ceases to make attempts.

Probability Distribution

A mathematical function that describes the likelihood of different outcomes in a random event.

Trial-and-Error

A problem-solving method involving repeated, varied attempts which are continued until success, or until the agent stops trying.

Transferable Inferences

The logical deductions that can be applied from one context to another, fostering learning and understanding across different situations.