According to research conducted by Carol Dweck, boys are more motivated by an orientation that emphasizes __________, whereas girls are more motivated by an orientation that emphasizes _________

a. achievement; learning
b. learning; performance
c. performance; learning
d. social success; academic success

b

Psychology

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Cross-cultural research revealed that the most altruistic children come from societies in which:

a. children's work makes a genuine contribution to the well-being of the family. b. parents encourage children toward individual achievement. c. parents want their children to be leaders and to be self-fulfilled. d. children are expected to spend their time playing rather than working.

Psychology

In the Pratto et al (1994) study about views of the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, which of the following was true of the opinions of U.S. college students high in social dominance orientation?

A) They favored staying out of the conflict. B) They were more willing to sacrifice personally for the war. C) They favored the U.S. involvement, as long as no civil liberties were violated. D) They believed the U.S. involvement should be diplomatic only.

Psychology