A Study by Wright and Mischel Asked Children and Adults

question 33

Multiple Choice

A study by Wright and Mischel asked children and adults to report everything they knew about certain groups of children.Findings from this research suggested that

• A)children were more likely than adults to give specific predictions of behavior of the target group of children.
• B)adults were more likely than children to hedge their descriptions of behavior of the target group of children.
• C)neither children nor adults were able to predict the behavior of the target group of children.
• D)both children and adults recognized the interrelationship between situations and behavior.

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Definitions:

Laissez-faire Leadership

A leadership style characterized by minimal managerial oversight, where team members have the freedom to make decisions.

Two-way Communication

This entails the interactive exchange of information where both parties can send and receive messages, enhancing understanding and feedback.

Laissez-faire

A leadership or management style characterized by low personal involvement in decision-making, allowing teams to make their own decisions.

Ultimate Responsibility

The final accountability held by an individual or organization for the outcomes of actions and decisions.