A Study by Carrington, Tymms and Merrell (2008) of 11

question 11

Multiple Choice

A study by Carrington, Tymms and Merrell (2008) of 11 year olds in which male teachers were matched with classes of boys and female teachers were matched with classes of girls found:

• A) a positive impact on boys.
• B) a positive impact on girls.
• C) a positive impact on girls and boys.
• D) no discernable impact on girls or boys.

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Definitions:

Dangerous Obedience

Compliance with commands or orders that can result in harm to oneself or others, often discussed in the context of authority experiments.

Administered Shocks

In a research context, refers to the application of electrical shocks to participants or subjects as part of an experimental procedure.

Acute Signs

immediate or early symptoms that indicate the onset of a condition or disease, often requiring prompt attention.

Emotional Distress

Refers to a state of emotional suffering typically characterized by feelings of anxiety, depression, and a general sense of being overwhelmed.