According to an Attribution Analysis of Achievement Behavior, First-Year Student

question 54

Multiple Choice

According to an attribution analysis of achievement behavior, first-year student Arnold is most likely to improve his academic performance if he attributes poor freshman grades to

• A) his ability.
• B) the difficulty of college classes.
• C) his level of effort.
• D) inadequate preparation for college.

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Definitions:

Dominant Group

A social or ethnic group possessing a position of power, authority, or privilege, allowing them to set or influence societal norms and values.

Franklin Frazier

An influential African American sociologist known for his studies on the black family structure and race relations.

Matriarchal Patterns

Social or familial systems in which women, especially mothers, hold primary power and authority.

Mixed Racial

Pertaining to individuals or groups composed of members from more than one racial background, often reflecting a diverse heritage.