Barry Took an Intelligence Test in His Fifth Grade Class

question 125

Multiple Choice

Barry took an intelligence test in his fifth grade class and he didn't do very well.It was the morning after a late hockey game,and he barely slept the night before.Ever since that day,his teacher has been treating him differently.He is not called on in class anymore,and his homework assignments are easier than the rest of the class.He is succeeding on the easy homework,but his teacher won't let him try the harder homework,saying that he's not ready for it yet.What is the underlying message in this scenario?

• A)Self-efficacy is easily compromised.
• B)Streotype threat is likely to result in poor performance.
• C)The willingness to tackle challenges is closely linked to IQ.
• D)Unchangeable labels can have a negative effect.

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