In Schools Structured So That Individuals Compete Rather Than Work

question 63

Multiple Choice

In schools structured so that individuals compete rather than work cooperatively, low-scoring students may _____.

• A) be highly motivated
• B) achieve higher scores as the school year moves on
• C) cope by endorsing the entity approach to learning
• D) believe in incremental mastery of a subject area

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Definitions:

Coping Ability

An individual's capability to manage and adapt to stress or adversity.

Primary Caregiver

The main individual, often a family member or professional, responsible for providing direct care and support to a person with health or personal needs.

Unexpectedly Hospitalized

The unforeseen admission of a person to a hospital for medical care.

Cognitive Restructuring

A psychological technique aimed at identifying and challenging negative and irrational thoughts and replacing them with more balanced and constructive ones.