According to the Authors of Your Text, in the Experiment

question 60

Multiple Choice

According to the authors of your text, in the experiment on self-fulfilling prophecies by Rosenthal and Jacobson (1968) , teachers were told that children labeled as "bloomers" were ________, when in fact they were merely chosen at random.

• A) ready to perform well
• B) going to require a lot of attention to reach their full potential
• C) a little delayed, but would do well near the end of the school year
• D) going to perform poorly until they became comfortable in the classroom

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Definitions:

Enhanced Self-Esteem

An improved or elevated perception of one's own worth or abilities.

Well-Being

A state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy, often considered in discussions of personal satisfaction, economic policy, and health care.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to look only for evidence that supports our assumptions.

Interpretive Bias

The tendency to interpret information in a way that confirms one's preconceptions, often leading to skewed understanding or judgment.