Theories of Intelligence and Intellectual Variation (6B) Practice Test

A teacher adopts an approach explicitly based on the growth mindset framework for intellectual performance. In one class, students receive feedback emphasizing strategies, effort, and learning from mistakes; in another, feedback emphasizes being “smart” or “not smart.” Both classes cover identical material and take the same cumulative exam. Based on the scenario, which outcome would be most expected according to growth mindset research as commonly applied in education?

A researcher investigates stereotype threat in a competitive scholarship exam. Before a difficult quantitative section, half of test-takers from Group A are reminded that “past cohorts from Group A typically score lower on this section,” while the other half receive neutral instructions. Participants from Group B receive neutral instructions only. The researcher measures performance and self-reported test anxiety. Based on the scenario, which outcome would be most expected if stereotype threat is operating for Group A?