When Leah Successfully Solves a Difficult Algebra Problem, Her Teacher

question 136

Multiple Choice

When Leah successfully solves a difficult algebra problem, her teacher tells her, "Leah, you thought that problem through and came up with an excellent strategy for solving it." Based on Mueller and Dweck's study, this interchange will help foster Leah's interest in pursuing

• A)performance goals because the teacher gave person praise.
• B)learning goals because the teacher gave person praise.
• C)learning goals because the teacher gave process-oriented praise.
• D)performance goals because the teacher gave process-oriented praise.

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Definitions:

Pattern Theory

suggests that sensory information is represented in the brain as patterns of neural firing, which are recognized and interpreted based on learned experiences.

Sensory Qualities

Characteristics of objects or events that are perceived by the senses, such as taste, smell, sound, touch, and sight.

Activation

In psychology, it often refers to the arousal level or the state of being prepared to act, which can be triggered by various stimuli or internal processes.

Detection Experiment

A type of experiment in psychology and neuroscience focusing on identifying the threshold at which a stimulus is perceived by participants.