What were the students initially asked to do?

• unscramble anagrams

• answer som riddles

• point out puns

What was a crucial difference between the third anagram and the preceding two for the students on the left side of the room?

• The third anagram was significantly more complex

• It was a word that was actually solvable

• It was only given to the right side of the room

• It required a different method of solving

The first two anagrams presented to the left side of the room were characterized as:

• Simple and straightforward

• Challenging but solvable

• Intentionally impossible

• Designed to be solved quickly

The social psychology experiment aimed to demonstrate the induction of which psychological state?

• Cognitive bias

• Learned helplessness

• Self-efficacy

• Attribution theory

Students on the left side of the room reported experiencing which of the following emotions after struggling with the initial tasks?

• Confidence and pride

• Boredom and apathy

• Frustration, confusion, and feeling stupid

• Excitement and determination

A student who had difficulty with the initial tasks described the effect on their self-perception as:

• Increased motivation

• Enhanced problem-solving skills

• Shot confidence

• Improved focus