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mrsjacobs44 · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Describe two different strategies Mr. Wilson might use to help Xias form more productive attributions for his performance.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What kind of attribution is Xias making when he says, No matter how hard I try, I'm just not good enough for the bulletin board? How is such an attribution likely to affect his future performance?

What will be an ideal response?

Harbringer · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Following are some possibilities:
He can communicate optimism about Xias's ability to produce something good enough for the bulletin board.
He can engage Xias in experiences that show him how effort and/or better learning strategies lead to success.
He can scaffold Xias's efforts to make frequent success within his reach.

Answer to Question 2

Xias is attributing his performance to low abilityan attribution that in his eyes is internal, stable, and uncontrollable. This attribution is likely to have the following effects:
Xias may set low goals for himself regarding classroom subject matter.
Xias may avoid challenging academic tasks.

Xias will give up easily on challenging tasks that he can't avoid.
Xias may engage in self-handicapping