FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

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According to research, praise is most effective when given under what circumstances?

When it is loud and public
When it is specific and tied to a task
When students repeat basic facts and laws
When it is only given to a few students

The correct answer is: When students repeat basic facts and laws

Praise is most effective when it is specific and tied to a task. This type of praise helps students understand exactly what they did well, reinforcing the behaviors or strategies that led to success. When praise is specific, it not only acknowledges the effort put into a particular task but also encourages students to repeat those successful approaches in the future, which promotes a growth mindset. In contrast, loud and public praise may cause students to feel embarrassed or may not resonate as effectively with individuals who prefer private acknowledgment. General praise or praise that is not linked to specific actions can lead to confusion about what exactly the student did right. Additionally, offering praise only to a select few students can create an environment of competition rather than collaboration, which may discourage others from participating. Thus, the most impactful approach to praise in an educational setting aligns closely with specificity and task relevance.