Question 1

Anxiety can interfere with attention, learning, and testing even at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The type of learning goal that a person will be most motivated to reach is one that is

Accepted Answer

A)  general in nature and moderately difficult. 
B)  general in nature and very difficult. 
C)  specific and moderately difficult. 
D)  specific and very difficult. 
A)  general in nature and moderately difficult. 
B)  general in nature and very difficult. 
C)  specific and moderately difficult. 
D)  specific and very difficult.

Question 3

Viewing a cause of failure as stable is likely to lower aspirations for future success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Maslow's approach to motivation is a humanistic view of motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Sally sets unrealistically high goals for herself but is unsure about her abilities. Which of the following terms is most applicable to Sally?

Accepted Answer

A)  Failure-accepting 
B)  Failure-avoiding 
C)  Mastery-elusive 
D)  Mastery-oriented 
A)  Failure-accepting 
B)  Failure-avoiding 
C)  Mastery-elusive 
D)  Mastery-oriented

Question 6

Ms. Castella instructs students to look for ways their writing has improved each grading period by comparing their recent best work to previous work. What aspect of the TARGET model is she using to increase student motivation to learn?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allowing unbound choices 
B)  Authentic problem-based learning 
C)  Cooperative goal structures 
D)  Recognizing accomplishment 
A)  Allowing unbound choices 
B)  Authentic problem-based learning 
C)  Cooperative goal structures 
D)  Recognizing accomplishment

Question 7

Students who demonstrate "learned helplessness" are most likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  believe that trying harder will improve their results. 
B)  find ways to attribute their failures to others. 
C)  focus on their failures and not seek assistance. 
D)  set easier goals next time in order to increase their chances of success. 
A)  believe that trying harder will improve their results. 
B)  find ways to attribute their failures to others. 
C)  focus on their failures and not seek assistance. 
D)  set easier goals next time in order to increase their chances of success.

Question 8

The following teachers all assigned essay writing in their middle school English classes. Today they returned students' papers. Based on the following information, which of these teachers is most likely to have students who are motivated to set and pursue learning goals in the classroom?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mr. Angelo returned the papers and complimented students on their essays. He said the class as a whole is submitting good work. 
B)  Mrs. Dominguez returned the essays and told the class they needed to write another draft. She said she knew they could do better work. 
C)  Mr. Lindsey returned students' essays and said they lacked interest. He reminded students of the standard and said the essays fell short of his expectations. 
D)  Ms. Compton returned the essays and asked students to compare this draft with their first draft to see how much progress they had made. 
A)  Mr. Angelo returned the papers and complimented students on their essays. He said the class as a whole is submitting good work. 
B)  Mrs. Dominguez returned the essays and told the class they needed to write another draft. She said she knew they could do better work. 
C)  Mr. Lindsey returned students' essays and said they lacked interest. He reminded students of the standard and said the essays fell short of his expectations. 
D)  Ms. Compton returned the essays and asked students to compare this draft with their first draft to see how much progress they had made.

Question 9

Participation in communities of practice is emphasized by what theory of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive 
B)  Humanistic 
C)  Constructivist 
D)  Sociocultural 
A)  Cognitive 
B)  Humanistic 
C)  Constructivist 
D)  Sociocultural

Question 10

Which one of the following quotes exemplifies a learning or mastery goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Accomplishing this should make me better prepared for Biology 101." 
B)  "If I master this material, I can have some free time." 
C)  "I'm going to go for the third assignment option, so that I can receive an A." 
D)  "Jason will be impressed if I can learn this laboratory procedure." 
A)  "Accomplishing this should make me better prepared for Biology 101." 
B)  "If I master this material, I can have some free time." 
C)  "I'm going to go for the third assignment option, so that I can receive an A." 
D)  "Jason will be impressed if I can learn this laboratory procedure."

Question 11

Which one of the following statements is the most accurate definition of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  An inner state that arouses, directs, and maintains a person's behaviour 
B)  An inner state that causes a person to initiate an action 
C)  The level of involvement a person has in a chosen activity 
D)  The degree of persistence a person has toward completing an activity 
A)  An inner state that arouses, directs, and maintains a person's behaviour 
B)  An inner state that causes a person to initiate an action 
C)  The level of involvement a person has in a chosen activity 
D)  The degree of persistence a person has toward completing an activity

Question 12

In Maslow's hierarchy, what are the deficiency needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Belonging, survival, self-esteem, self-actualization 
B)  Survival, cognitive, belonging 
C)  Survival, safety, belonging, self-esteem 
D)  Belonging, cognitive, safety 
A)  Belonging, survival, self-esteem, self-actualization 
B)  Survival, cognitive, belonging 
C)  Survival, safety, belonging, self-esteem 
D)  Belonging, cognitive, safety

Question 13

Define and differentiate between entity and incremental beliefs about ability. With what types of attributions and goal orientations are each associated?

Accepted Answer

Entity beliefs assume that ability is an

Question 14

Young children are more likely to hold an entity view than an incremental view of ability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Ms. Jovanovic encourages her first graders to complete their reading assignment before lunch in order to receive a sticker. Which view of motivation influences her approach to the assignment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sociocultural 
B)  Cognitive 
C)  Social cognitive 
D)  Behavioural 
A)  Sociocultural 
B)  Cognitive 
C)  Social cognitive 
D)  Behavioural

Question 16

Whenever Matt appears to be having difficulty in completing his science laboratory work, Ms. Butterfield quickly offers to help him and encourages him to continue working. According to Graham (1991), Ms. Butterfield's behaviour is likely to result in Matt developing

Accepted Answer

A)  an enhanced sense of self-efficacy. 
B)  an incremental view of his ability. 
C)  doubts about his ability. 
D)  external-unstable attributions. 
A)  an enhanced sense of self-efficacy. 
B)  an incremental view of his ability. 
C)  doubts about his ability. 
D)  external-unstable attributions.

Question 17

Maria spent many hours trying to complete her geometry proofs. A cognitive interpretation of Maria's motivation is that Maria

Accepted Answer

A)  knows a good grade will result in a reward from her parents. 
B)  is attempting to acquire understanding of how the different theorems work. 
C)  is trying to feel fulfilled in her accomplishment in order to raise her self-esteem. 
D)  wants her friends to be more likely to accept her than they have so far. 
A)  knows a good grade will result in a reward from her parents. 
B)  is attempting to acquire understanding of how the different theorems work. 
C)  is trying to feel fulfilled in her accomplishment in order to raise her self-esteem. 
D)  wants her friends to be more likely to accept her than they have so far.

Question 18

Ability is perceived as a stable, uncontrollable trait by people who adopt a(n) ________ view of ability.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ability is perceived as a stable, uncontrollable...

Question 19

An entity view of ability is consistent with what type of goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extrinsic 
B)  Intrinsic 
C)  Performance 
D)  Work-avoidance 
A)  Extrinsic 
B)  Intrinsic 
C)  Performance 
D)  Work-avoidance

Question 20

Doug's family is very poor, so he often goes to school with no breakfast and a very small lunch packet. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Doug is failing his classes because what type of needs are not being met?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aesthetic needs 
B)  Deficiency needs 
C)  Growth needs 
D)  Self-actualization needs 
A)  Aesthetic needs 
B)  Deficiency needs 
C)  Growth needs 
D)  Self-actualization needs

Anxiety can interfere with attention, learning, and testing even at the same time.

The type of learning goal that a person will be most motivated to reach is one that is

Viewing a cause of failure as stable is likely to lower aspirations for future success.

Maslow's approach to motivation is a humanistic view of motivation.

Sally sets unrealistically high goals for herself but is unsure about her abilities. Which of the following terms is most applicable to Sally?

Ms. Castella instructs students to look for ways their writing has improved each grading period by comparing their recent best work to previous work. What aspect of the TARGET model is she using to increase student motivation to learn?

Students who demonstrate "learned helplessness" are most likely to

The following teachers all assigned essay writing in their middle school English classes. Today they returned students' papers. Based on the following information, which of these teachers is most likely to have students who are motivated to set and pursue learning goals in the classroom?

Participation in communities of practice is emphasized by what theory of motivation?

Which one of the following quotes exemplifies a learning or mastery goal?

Which one of the following statements is the most accurate definition of motivation?

In Maslow's hierarchy, what are the deficiency needs?

Define and differentiate between entity and incremental beliefs about ability. With what types of attributions and goal orientations are each associated?

Young children are more likely to hold an entity view than an incremental view of ability.

Ms. Jovanovic encourages her first graders to complete their reading assignment before lunch in order to receive a sticker. Which view of motivation influences her approach to the assignment?

Whenever Matt appears to be having difficulty in completing his science laboratory work, Ms. Butterfield quickly offers to help him and encourages him to continue working. According to Graham (1991), Ms. Butterfield's behaviour is likely to result in Matt developing

Maria spent many hours trying to complete her geometry proofs. A cognitive interpretation of Maria's motivation is that Maria

Ability is perceived as a stable, uncontrollable trait by people who adopt a(n) ________ view of ability.

An entity view of ability is consistent with what type of goals?

Doug's family is very poor, so he often goes to school with no breakfast and a very small lunch packet. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Doug is failing his classes because what type of needs are not being met?

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Exam 12: Motivation in Learning and Teaching

Anxiety can interfere with attention, learning, and testing even at the same time.

The type of learning goal that a person will be most motivated to reach is one that is

Viewing a cause of failure as stable is likely to lower aspirations for future success.

Maslow's approach to motivation is a humanistic view of motivation.

Sally sets unrealistically high goals for herself but is unsure about her abilities. Which of the following terms is most applicable to Sally?

Ms. Castella instructs students to look for ways their writing has improved each grading period by comparing their recent best work to previous work. What aspect of the TARGET model is she using to increase student motivation to learn?

Students who demonstrate "learned helplessness" are most likely to

The following teachers all assigned essay writing in their middle school English classes. Today they returned students' papers. Based on the following information, which of these teachers is most likely to have students who are motivated to set and pursue learning goals in the classroom?

Participation in communities of practice is emphasized by what theory of motivation?

Which one of the following quotes exemplifies a learning or mastery goal?

Which one of the following statements is the most accurate definition of motivation?

In Maslow's hierarchy, what are the deficiency needs?

Define and differentiate between entity and incremental beliefs about ability. With what types of attributions and goal orientations are each associated?

Young children are more likely to hold an entity view than an incremental view of ability.

Ms. Jovanovic encourages her first graders to complete their reading assignment before lunch in order to receive a sticker. Which view of motivation influences her approach to the assignment?

Whenever Matt appears to be having difficulty in completing his science laboratory work, Ms. Butterfield quickly offers to help him and encourages him to continue working. According to Graham (1991), Ms. Butterfield's behaviour is likely to result in Matt developing

Maria spent many hours trying to complete her geometry proofs. A cognitive interpretation of Maria's motivation is that Maria

Ability is perceived as a stable, uncontrollable trait by people who adopt a(n) ________ view of ability.

An entity view of ability is consistent with what type of goals?

Doug's family is very poor, so he often goes to school with no breakfast and a very small lunch packet. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Doug is failing his classes because what type of needs are not being met?

Learning, Teaching, and Educational Psychology

Cognitive Development

Self and Social and Moral Development

Learner Differences and Learning Needs

Language Development, Language Diversity, and Immigrant Education

Culture and Diversity

Behavioural Views of Learning

Cognitive Views of Learning

Complex Cognitive Processes

The Learning Sciences and Constructivism

Social Cognitive Views of Learning and Motivation

Creating Learning Environments

Teaching Every Student

Classroom Assessment, Grading, and Standardized Testing

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