The Results from the Classic Experiment Involving Psychology Students Randomly

question 276

Multiple Choice

The results from the classic experiment involving psychology students randomly assigned to work either with "bright" rats or with "dull" rats suggest that:

• A)labeling students as "gifted" has negative effects on their social lives.
• B)students identified as "not gifted" actually may work harder academically due to increased motivation.
• C)labeling students as "gifted" actually has unintended negative consequences on academic performance.
• D)students labeled as gifted do better in school because teachers treat them differently.

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Definitions:

Self-actualization

Bringing to fruition or realizing one’s innate talents and potential, seen as a core drive or necessity in people.

Economic Security

The condition of having stable income or other resources to support a standard of living now and in the foreseeable future.

Adequate Clothing

Apparel that sufficiently meets the requirements for weather conditions, social norms, and functionality.

Self-transcendence

A psychological state characterized by the expansion of self-boundaries, involving the experience of going beyond the personal self into broader aspects of human experience.