Which of the Following Comments Would Be Most Effective in Praising

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following comments would be most effective in praising a success if our ultimate objective was to convince a youngster to be persistent at future tasks that he or she has failed to master.

• A) "You did really good; that deserves a trip to the movies!"
• B) "That's great, Sammy; you worked hard and found a good way to do it!"
• C) "Wonderful, Ann; you are such a smart little girl!"
• D) "Good job; you certainly didn't look stupid on this task!"

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