Question

In the 1960s, Robert Rosenthal and Lenore Jacobson conducted a study of the effects of teacher expectations on student performance. Place the steps of the study protocol from first to last.
In order:
1. students took an IQ test in the fall
2. randomly selected students were described to teachers as gifted
3. the teachers interacted with students for an academic year
4. students took an IQ test in the spring
5. students arbitrarily labeled as bright did better on the second test

Answer 1

In order:

1. students took an IQ test in the fall

2. randomly selected students were described to teachers as gifted

3. the teachers interacted with students for an academic year

4. students took an IQ test in the spring

5. students arbitrarily labeled as bright did better on the second test

Explanation:

In the 1960s, Robert Rosenthal and Lenore Jacobson conducted a study of the effects of teacher expectations on student performance. When teacher conduct a class obviously he will have some expectations from his teacher.

For that purpose students took an Intelligence Quotient test, students will be randomly chosen, teachers will continue the interaction through out the year and after assessment student labeled as bright, medium and poor and will be assured that would performed better in near future.