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vinney12 · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Kristy is a student in Mrs. Augmon's class. She responds to an easy question, and Mrs. Augmon liberally praises her. If Kristy's reaction is consistent with patterns identified by research, what is her most likely perception of Mrs. Augmon's effusive praise?

a. She will accept the praise at face value, i.e., a good answer to the question.
b. She will think Mrs. Augmon views her as a high-ability student, since she praised her effusively.
c. She will think Mrs. Augmon views her as a low-ability student, since she was praised for an easy answer.
d. She will have no reaction to the praise.

Question 2

Judy is a high-achieving student in Mrs. Wood's class. She responds to an easy question, and Mrs. Wood liberally praises her. If Judy's reaction is consistent with patterns identified by research, what is her most likely perception of Mrs. Wood's effusive praise?

a. She will accept the praise at face value, i.e., a good answer to the question.
b. She will question Mrs. Wood's sincerity, since Mrs. Wood effusively praises all the students.
c. She will think Mrs. Wood views her as a low-ability student, since she was praised for an easy answer.
d. She will have no reaction to the praise.