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Child and Adolescent Development for Educators, 2/e
Judith Meece, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Student Study Guide by Nancy Defrates-Densch
Self-Concept, Identity, and Motivation

Critical Thinking Exercise



You are a fifth grade teacher. You overhear a student, Cindy, talking to her friend after receiving her grade on a science test. "A 'D'! I knew it! I've never been any good at science."



1

Explain Cindy's response using at least three different theoretic approaches discussed in your text.

2

What is the likely long-term outcome of Cindy's attitude?

3

How would you help Cindy to enhance her motivation in science? Be specific and use proper terminology.

4

How is this likely to impact her grades? Why?









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