Lindel is told that his IQ score is 100, which indicates average current intellectual functioning. He responds, "Hmmm . . . average. I bet I can improve my score if I study harder.". According to Carol Dweck, Lindel
a. is mistaken, because levels of intellectual functioning do not change over time.
b. is subscribing to an incremental theory of cognitive ability.
c. will likely be motivated to prove his ability by getting high grades and avoiding criticism from others.
d. likely attributes his successes to task difficulty and his failures to low ability.
b
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a. 2 × 3 b. 2 × 2 × 3 c. 12 × 1 d. 6 × 2
Paraprofessionals ____
a. are required to be licensed teachers b. generally complete their work without guidance from other staff members c. are solely responsible for student instruction d. often assist in the delivery of special services for many students
An adaptation gap refers to the difference between the skills you need for your ideal job and the skills you currently possess.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The mistaken belief that children's use of whole word recognition leads to better reading is an example of _________
a. thought influencing language
b. inferring casuality from correlation
c. external validity
d. political pressure in the education system