The Studies by Rosenthal and Jacobson on Self-Fulfilling Prophecies Have

question 37

Multiple Choice

The studies by Rosenthal and Jacobson on self-fulfilling prophecies have concluded that the teachers treated the "bloomers" in class differently than the other children. In which of the following ways did the teachers treat these students differently?

• A) They gave bloomers more personal attention.
• B) They forced bloomers to do extra homework.
• C) They gave the bloomers bonus points for no real reason.
• D) They scolded the bloomers more harshly when they got an answer wrong.

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Definitions:

Divine

Pertaining to, of the nature of, or being a deity; often associated with qualities of perfection, omnipotence, and sacredness.

Sacred

Something that is considered holy, divine, or of immense spiritual significance, often revered and protected.

Diffusion of Responsibility

A sociopsychological phenomenon where individuals in a group are less likely to take action or feel responsible for acting because the responsibility is perceived to be shared among all group members.

Bystander Effect

A phenomenon in which a person who witnesses another in need is less likely to help when there are other bystanders present to witness the event.