Asked by Kilee Stauffer on Sep 24, 2024

Lepper,Ross,and Lau (1986) conducted a study in which students solved math problems after viewing a films that provided effective or ineffective instructions on how to solve the problems.This study demonstrated

A) the value of instructional films in promoting educational goals
B) that students attributed their performance on math problems to themselves, not to the instructions they received
C) that the quality of the instructions does not matter when educating students
D) that students attributed their performance on math problems to the instructions they received, not to themselves

Instructional Films

Educational videos designed to teach viewers about a specific topic or skill, using visual and auditory elements to enhance learning.

Math Problems

Challenges or questions requiring mathematical operations to solve, commonly used in education to develop analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Familiarize yourself with the essential attribution error and its consequence on the appraisal of others' actions.
  • Examine research methods and findings in social psychology related to self-perception and attribution.