Which of the Following Is Linked to the Poor Performance

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is linked to the poor performance of American children in math and science as compared to Asian children?

• A)Asian teachers spent lesser time teaching math than did American teachers.
• B)Asian parents had much lower expectations for their children's education and achievement than did American parents.
• C)American parents were more likely to say that their children's math achievement was the consequence of effort and training.
• D)American parents were more likely to believe that their children's math achievement was due to innate ability.

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Definitions:

Generalized Conditioned Reinforcer

A type of reinforcer that has become reinforcing through its association with one or more other reinforcers, often used in operant conditioning.

Primary Reinforcers

Innate reinforcing qualities such as food, water, and relief from pain, which fulfill basic biological needs and do not require learning to be effective.

Unlearned Reinforcer

An unlearned reinforcer, also known as a primary reinforcer, is a stimulus that naturally and intrinsically provides reinforcement or a favorable outcome without the need for learning.

Primary Reinforcer

A primary reinforcer is a stimulus that satisfies basic survival needs without prior learning; examples include food, water, and shelter.