Which Statement About Influences on Achievement-Related Attributions Is Accurate

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which statement about influences on achievement-related attributions is accurate?

• A) Children with a mastery-oriented style often have parents who believe that their child is not very capable.
• B) When girls do not do well, they tend to receive messages from teachers and parents that their ability is at fault.
• C) American parents and teachers are more likely than their Asian counterparts to view effort as key to success.
• D) Low-SES ethnic minority students often receive more favorable feedback from teachers, which encourages effort.

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