If You Believe You're Going to Score an "A" on a Test

question 7

Multiple Choice

If you believe you're going to score an "A" on a test, you may start studying more, which in turn may lead to that high grade. This would exemplify the _____________________

• A) pygmalion effect.
• B) pollyanna effect.
• C) implicit personality theory.
• D) self-fulfilling prophecy.

Differentiate between experimental and control groups, independent and dependent variables, and the significance of random assignment.

Recognize the importance of ethical considerations in psychological research, including informed consent, debriefing, and humane treatment of animals.

Appreciate the role of double-blind procedures in reducing experimental bias.

Identify the limitations of correlational research and the inability to infer causation from correlation.

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Definitions:

Resilience Assessment

The evaluation of an individual's ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change.

Cognitive Theorist

Cognitive theorists study how human thoughts, perceptions, and feelings affect their behavior.

Intrinsically Motivated

The drive to engage in behavior or activities based on the inherent pleasure and satisfaction derived from the activity itself, rather than external rewards or pressures.

Gender Consistent

Behaviors, attitudes, or preferences that align with societal expectations based on one's gender.