In a classic experiment, researchers (Aronson & Mettee, 1968) gave positive false feedback to some students, negative false feedback to some students, and no feedback to others
They were interested in seeing how self-esteem would affect the likelihood of cheating. What was the result of their experiment?
a. Students who had gotten the positive feedback were least likely to cheat.
b. Students who had gotten the negative feedback were least likely to cheat.
c. Students who had gotten no feedback were least likely to cheat.
d. Students who had gotten the negative and no feedback were least likely to cheat.
Answer: A
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