How Would a Social Psychologist Explain the Results of Rosenthal

question 159

Multiple Choice

How would a social psychologist explain the results of Rosenthal and Jacobson's (1968) study, in which erroneous teacher expectations changed the behaviors of their students?

• A) Teachers, like many of us, are irrational.
• B) Intelligence tests are poor predictors of academic performance.
• C) Our social expectations influence our own and others' behaviors.
• D) Teachers, like many of us, are motivated to see themselves in a positive light.

Distinguish between lawful and unlawful competitive behavior in business.

Recognize the legal implications of using a person's likeness or personal information without consent.

Understand the concept of the law of diminishing returns and its application to real-world scenarios.

Comprehend the relationship between marginal product and factors contributing to productivity such as labor and technology.

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Output

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