When the Professor Explained the Problem-Based Learning Project for the Semester

Multiple Choice

When the professor explained the problem-based learning project for the semester, some of the students immediately engaged in self-talk. Which of the following self-statements would be MOST effective in helping the students to cope with the requirements of the project?

A) "I know everyone thinks that this project is going to take too much out-of-class time."
B) "This is tough, but it is still possible to do if we all work together."
C) "Most of the instructors grade fairly leniently so we will probably be fine no matter how much work we do."
D) "I need to make sure everyone does their fair share or this project will not get completed."