Which of the following scenarios demonstrates the teacher expectancy effect?
a. Karrie's reading achievement declines from one testing to the next because she does not like her teacher.
b. Lonnie's reading achievement increases dramatically after he is criticized by his teacher for being a poorly motivated student.
c. Linda's achievement test scores increase because her teacher, who feels Linda is gifted, begins to expect more of her.
d. Bobby's achievement test scores increase because he wants to show his teacher that he is smarter than everyone else in class.
Question 2
Which of the following teacher statements most clearly reflects wittiness, as defined by Kounin?
a. I know you guys don't like school too well, but if you want a job and a car, you'd better graduate..
b. Paul, I see you are beginning to bother others. Finish your assignment and you can work on your own project..
c. As the band leader said to his group, let's take it from the top..
d. Amy, this is the third time I've had to speak to you this period. I want it to stop..
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