Research has shown that women who pursue careers in math or science have very high levels of self-efficacy for those subjects. The source of their self-efficacy is most likely to be__________, __________, and__________.
a. interest in math and science; ability; academic success
b. ability; academic success; a competitive personality
c. academic success; encouragement from others; availability of models
d. interest in math and science; teachers who adopted an authoritarian style; ability
Ques. 2Kyle believes that his level of intelligence is fixed and consequently cannot be changed. According to Carol Dweck, Kyle likely
a. subscribes to the incremental theory of intelligence.
b. will likely drop out of school.
c. has low self-esteem.
d. will be motivated to get high grades and avoid failure.
Ques. 3Researchers have found that significantly more males than females choose careers in math or science. The most likely reason for this imbalance is that
a. the learning styles of most teachers are more compatible with the learning styles of males.
b. the quality of instruction in math and science tends to be rather poor.
c. males have higher levels of logical-mathematical ability.
d. males receive more encouragement to consider careers in math and science.
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