What Happened When Rosenthal and Jacobson (1968) Informed Teachers That

question 76

Multiple Choice

What happened when Rosenthal and Jacobson (1968) informed teachers that some of their students were about to "blossom forth intellectually" in the current school year?

• A) The "chosen" students showed average performance.
• B) The "chosen" students showed a decrease in performance due to the increased pressure put on them to achieve by their teachers.
• C) The "chosen" students showed significant gains in intelligence test scores.
• D) All of the students showed significant gains in intelligence test scores.

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Definitions:

Task Orientation

focuses on the completion of tasks and the achievement of specific objectives within a set timeframe.

Initiating Structure

A leadership behavior that organizes and defines what group members should be doing to maximize output.

Authority-Obedience Management

A management style focused on clear hierarchies and the strict following of orders, where managerial authority is emphasized, and obedience from subordinates is expected.

Concern For People

A focus within an organization on the well-being, growth, and satisfaction of its employees.