Lash on is an African-American student who believes that intelligence is fixed. Persuading him that intelligence is malleable may
a. decrease his tendency to experience stereotype threat.
b. make him less prejudiced against out group members.
c. reduce his performance on an academic task.
d. increase the probability of him dropping out of school.
a
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a. accepting a new job because it pays more than your current job b. accepting a new job because it will be more fulfilling than your current job c. trying out for the football team to please your father d. reading an extra book to get bonus points from a teacher
The success of psychotherapy has been attributed to a number of factors. One of them is __________, which suggests that psychotherapy provides a welcome dose of acceptance, empathy, and encouragement which may be lacking in an individual's personal life
a. support b. hope c. motivation d. new perspective