An Advantage of Using Peer Appraisal Techniques as Part of a Classroom

question 161

Multiple Choice

An advantage of using peer appraisal techniques as part of a classroom assessment is that peer appraisal

• A) relies heavily on teacher interviews that tend to have well-documented validity.
• B) results in data that tends to be highly stable over time.
• C) allows for the identification of difficulties that teachers may be unaware of.
• D) applies knowledge gained from years of education and professional training.

Understand the concept of need for achievement and its significance in motivation.

Explain the role of stimulus and arousal motives in seeking stimulation and maintaining effort.

Acknowledge the implications of the Yerkes-Dodson Law on performing complex tasks and simple tasks under varying arousal levels.

Understand the function of the hypothalamus in hunger and eating behaviors.

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Definitions:

Cohesive Condition

A state in which members of a group or team feel bonded, leading to increased unity, loyalty, and willingness to cooperate.

Personal Influence

The impact that one's personal actions, words, or attitudes have on the behavior or viewpoints of others.

Implicit Influence

The subtle impact on individuals' attitudes or behaviors without their conscious awareness of such influences.

Social Identity

A person's sense of who they are based on their group memberships.