Boys are ________ likely to be placed in special education classes

You are a student who has agreed to participate in a research project conducted by Muzafer Sherif in the 1930s. Which of the following would you probably be asked to do?

a) You would be asked to stick your hands into two buckets of water of different temperatures. b) You would be asked to look at a point of light in a dark room. c) You would be asked to watch as an adult plays aggressively with an inflatable clown toy. d) You would be asked to judge the size of lines that were projected onto a screen.

Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez want to foster a positive, secure self-image in their son. Which of the following would you suggest?

A) Make decisions for him when he appears hesitant, in order to model good decision-making strategies. B) Continuously compliment his performance, even when it is less than satisfactory. C) Encourage him to strive for worthwhile goals because his eventual achievement will foster his self-esteem. D) Start with high expectations, but be flexible and willing to accept lower achievement levels if he cannot achieve the original goals.