Researchers (Kubitscheck & Hallinan, 1998) Studied the Influence of Tracking

question 174

Multiple Choice

Researchers (Kubitscheck & Hallinan, 1998) studied the influence of tracking (grouping students by academic ability) on friendship formation. They discovered that tracking fostered __________, which in turn increased the __________ of students "tracked" together.

• A) communication; equity
• B) propinquity; similarity
• C) reciprocal liking; propinquity
• D) social exchange; reciprocal liking

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Definitions:

Psychoanalytic Theorists

Individuals who study and develop theories based on psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychological disorders through dialogue and the exploration of the unconscious mind.

Self-control

The capacity to manage one's actions, feelings, and immediate desires to meet long-term goals, reflecting a core aspect of emotional intelligence.

Temptation

The desire to perform an action that one may enjoy immediately or in the short term but will probably regret later for various reasons.

Beliefs

Convictions or acceptances that something exists or is true, particularly without proof.