Which of the following terms best describes the degree to which children believe that their abilities and characteristics are modifiable?

A. achievement motivation
B. mastery orientation
C. stage-environment fit
D. mind-set


Answer: D

Psychology

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a. pluralistic ignorance. b. audience inhibition. c. diffusion of responsibility. d. stimulus overload.

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Of the 4,000 students at Meridian Community College, 300 were surveyed regarding their views on the menu at the college cafeteria. All of the students at Meridian Community College would be the

a. sample. b. experimental group. c. population. d. control group.

Psychology

Child witnesses are generally viewed as ______ credible than adult witnesses; child victims in a sexual abuse case are viewed as ______ credible than adults

A. less; more B. more; less C. less; less D. more; more

Psychology

People who learn to use the tension-release method of relaxation:

a. show little improvement in their level of anxiety. b. show a reduction in their overall level of anxiety. c. show total elimination of anxiety. d. none of these.

Psychology