Evan Is Slow Learner Who Is in the Fifth Grade

question 89

Multiple Choice

Evan is slow learner who is in the fifth grade.He has been attending remedial classes where he receives training to retain and recall information better.His teachers have reassured his parents that the cumulative effect of these remedial classes take some time and are not visible instantly.Despite this knowledge,Evan's father often chastises him for his mediocre marks and compares his unfavorably to his peers.Evan's father's approach to his academic performance is likely to lead to a _____.

• A)greater sense of self-esteem in Evan
• B)greater sense of inferiority in Evan
• C)lower level of guilt and shame in Evan
• D)strong feeling of secure attachment in Evan

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Definitions:

Arousal

A state of alertness and mental and physical activation.

Incentive

An external stimulus that motivates behavior (for example, money or fame).

Drive-Reduction Theory

A theory suggesting human behavior is motivated by the desire to reduce internal drives of needs, such as hunger.

Getting Some Food

The act of obtaining food to satisfy hunger, which can encompass a range of behaviors from purchasing food at a store to preparing a meal.