In a study by Aronson and Jones, students solved anagrams. Some students started extremely well but their performance declined, while other students started slowly but then improved. The total scores correct between the students were identical. The results indicated that coaches who were motivated to improve the students' performance:
A) rated the slow starters as more intelligent
B) rated the fast starters as more intelligent
C) had less success with the fast starters than with the slow starters
D) were no better at improving the number correctly solved problems than the other coaches who maximized their performers' scores

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The study found that coaches who were motivated to improve the students' performance rated the slow starters as more intelligent. This suggests that the coaches recognized the potential of the slow starters and were more successful in helping them improve their performance.

In a Study by Aronson and Jones, Students Solved Anagrams