Thomas and Annette Are Both Fifth-Grade Students at an Elementary

Multiple Choice

Thomas and Annette are both fifth-grade students at an elementary school science fair.They both receive an A on their science projects.Considering gender differences in students' explanations for success, how are the two students likely to explain their good grades?

A) Thomas will think, "I got an A because I'm really good in science." Annette will think, "I got an A because I worked really hard on my project."
B) Thomas will attribute his A to his many nights of hard work.Annette will think, "I got an A because I'm good in science."
C) Thomas will think that he is lucky when it comes to projects like this.Annette will think that she succeeded because her father is a scientist and she must have inherited his ability.
D) Thomas will think, "My project got an A because I had a lot of help from my friends." Annette will think, "I got an A because I'm smarter than the other kids."