Two students take the same test and both receive a poor grade. One student thought his poor performance indicated that he must not be very smart. The other student thought her poor performance indicated that the test was too hard. This is an example of the students' differences in:
a. self-efficacy
b. attribution
c. law of effect
d. learning by interest
Question 2
After expressing your anger, it is essential that you allow the other person to express his feelings and thoughts for all of the following reasons except one. Which one?
a. Because otherwise the other person may feel resentful and alienated
b. Because you want to have a shared understanding of the relationship
c. Because you want to make sure you will achieve catharsis
d. Because otherwise your partner is likely to respond with defensive withdrawal or counter-anger.