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QuizMultiple Choice

Personality Disorders — Cumulative exam

Question 8 • Psychology ULHS B

In the “Monster study,” what did psychologists tell the group of orphans who did not suffer from stuttering?

Answer
A
They were told that they weren’t really stutterers.
B
They were told that they had very severe cases of stuttering.
C
They were told that stuttering could be overcome with practice.
D
They were told that their parents were responsible for their stuttering.

Explanation

In the Monster Study, the researchers gave negative feedback to children who did not stutter, telling them that their speech showed severe stuttering and that they should be concerned about it. The study examined how this criticism affected their speech and confidence. Therefore, the correct answer is “They were told that they had very severe cases of stuttering.”

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