The Science Feature of Chapter 6 Reported the Results of 2

question 29

Multiple Choice

The Science Feature of Chapter 6 reported the results of 2 studies examining the effect of accuracy in performance evaluations on subsequent task performance. Evaluations of performance were provided by both "self" and an "external" authority.Which of the following statements were supported by this research?

• A)Overestimation of self performance resulted in higher subsequent task performance which was further enhanced by external evaluation.
• B)Accurate self performance resulted in higher subsequent task performance which was further enhanced by external evaluation.
• C)Overestimation of self performance resulted in reduced subsequent task performance which was further dampened by external evaluation.
• D)Accurate self performance resulted in no change in subsequent task performance but external evaluation resulted in enhanced task performance.

---

Definitions:

Internet And Web

The Internet is a global network of interconnected computers, while the Web (World Wide Web) is a system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the Internet.

Feminist Sociologists

Scholars who apply feminist theories and methodologies to the study of society, focusing on gender inequalities, power relations, and advocating for social change.

Gender Roles

Gender roles are the societal norms dictating the types of behaviors that are generally considered acceptable, appropriate, or desirable for people based on their actual or perceived sex.

Mass Media

Various forms of communication technologies such as television, radio, newspapers, and the internet that reach large audiences simultaneously.