Blackwell Study 1

What type of study was conducted to investigate students' theories of intelligence and their achievement?

• Longitudinal study

• Experimental study

• Case study

• Cross-sectional study

Where did the study take place?

• Public secondary school in New York City

• Private secondary school in California

• International school in London

• Public secondary school in Texas

What grades were the students in during the study?

• Sixth and seventh grades

• Ninth and tenth grades

• Seventh and eighth grades

• Eighth and ninth grades

What was used as a baseline for comparing later mathematics test scores?

• Parental assessments from sixth grade

• Teacher evaluations from fifth grade

• Scores from a science test in sixth grade

• Scores from a standardised mathematics test in sixth grade

Which questionnaire was scored on a 6-point Likert scale?

• Physical fitness test

• Intelligence quotient test

• Personality assessment

• Motivational questionnaire

What significant predictor of maths achievement was identified later in the study?

• Previous academic records

• Ethnic background

• Socioeconomic status

• Theory of intelligence (fixed or growth mindset)

How many students participated in the study?

• 300 students

• 525 students

• 373 students

• 450 students

What was the ethnic composition of the student sample?

• African American, Hispanic, Native American, and Caucasian

• African American, South Asian, Hispanic, East Asian, and European American

• Caucasian, African American, Hispanic, and Asian

• European, African, Asian, and American

What did participants think and do in response to failure according to the study?

• Reported their thoughts and actions in a given scenario

• Took an additional test to measure stress levels

• Were interviewed about their general school experiences

• Completed a physical task to measure resilience