Question 1

The difference between personal interest and situational interest is best reflected by which of the following dichotomies?

Accepted Answer

A)  lengthy versus temporary 
B)  strong versus weak 
C)  adaptive versus nonadaptive 
D)  useful versus nonuseful 
A)  lengthy versus temporary 
B)  strong versus weak 
C)  adaptive versus nonadaptive 
D)  useful versus nonuseful

Question 2

Ian's parents have noted that he studies longer and gets better grades when they and the teacher praise his efforts and accomplishments than when they simply acknowledge his good performance. This pattern suggests that Ian is motivated primarily by

Accepted Answer

A)  intrinsic motivation. 
B)  extrinsic motivation. 
C)  a task mastery orientation. 
D)  growth needs. 
A)  intrinsic motivation. 
B)  extrinsic motivation. 
C)  a task mastery orientation. 
D)  growth needs.

Question 3

If you were impressed by Maslow's diagram of a choice situation, and if you wanted to encourage growth choices by your students, the best procedure to follow would be to

Accepted Answer

A)  use many assignments that are graded pass/fail. 
B)  give students progressively more difficult assignments. 
C)  permit students to take exams a second time. 
D)  reward students who complete assignments. 
A)  use many assignments that are graded pass/fail. 
B)  give students progressively more difficult assignments. 
C)  permit students to take exams a second time. 
D)  reward students who complete assignments.

Question 4

Atkinson believes that high-need achievers prefer

Accepted Answer

A)  relatively easy tasks. 
B)  moderately challenging tasks. 
C)  exceptionally difficult tasks. 
D)  novel tasks, where chances of success are uncertain. 
A)  relatively easy tasks. 
B)  moderately challenging tasks. 
C)  exceptionally difficult tasks. 
D)  novel tasks, where chances of success are uncertain.

Question 5

Though you are a novice instructor you are certain that you would prefer to use the essence of a social learning theory approach to motivation in your classroom. Which of the following activities would best fit with this approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Place students in straight rows and minimize interaction so that they become intrinsically motivated. 
B)  Let students know that you accept them as they are and are willing to help them learn. 
C)  Allow students to roam freely and socialize in an effort to lessen anxiety. 
D)  Reinforce students who exhibit desired behaviors. 
A)  Place students in straight rows and minimize interaction so that they become intrinsically motivated. 
B)  Let students know that you accept them as they are and are willing to help them learn. 
C)  Allow students to roam freely and socialize in an effort to lessen anxiety. 
D)  Reinforce students who exhibit desired behaviors.

Question 6

On the basis of current research, which of the following statements most accurately reflects the relationship between academic self-concept and achievement?

Accepted Answer

A)  prior achievement may affect one's academic self-concept, and the current strength of one's academic self-concept may affect achievement. 
B)  academic self-concept affects achievement, but prior achievement does not affect one's academic self-concept. 
C)  prior achievement affects one's academic self-concept, but the status of one's self-concept does not affect achievement. 
D)  there is no relationship between these two characteristics. 
A)  prior achievement may affect one's academic self-concept, and the current strength of one's academic self-concept may affect achievement. 
B)  academic self-concept affects achievement, but prior achievement does not affect one's academic self-concept. 
C)  prior achievement affects one's academic self-concept, but the status of one's self-concept does not affect achievement. 
D)  there is no relationship between these two characteristics.

Question 7

If you wanted your instructional activities to be consistent with current research findings on the relationship between academic self-concept and achievement, you would

Accepted Answer

A)  let students strengthen their academic self-concept by discovering self-regulated learning skills and how to use them. 
B)  praise students for how well they have achieved your objectives. 
C)  teach students information processing and self-regulated learning skills. 
D)  praise students for how well they have achieved your objectives and teach students information processing and self-regulated learning skills. 
A)  let students strengthen their academic self-concept by discovering self-regulated learning skills and how to use them. 
B)  praise students for how well they have achieved your objectives. 
C)  teach students information processing and self-regulated learning skills. 
D)  praise students for how well they have achieved your objectives and teach students information processing and self-regulated learning skills.

Question 8

Note the main characteristics of personal interest and situational interest.

Accepted Answer

An individual with a personal interest i

Question 9

A behavioral psychologist would be most likely to recommend which of the following motivational techniques?

Accepted Answer

A)  Present a provocative topic for discussion. 
B)  Give students bonus points when they complete an assignment. 
C)  Set up learning centers in the classroom. 
D)  Permit students to choose their own topics of study. 
A)  Present a provocative topic for discussion. 
B)  Give students bonus points when they complete an assignment. 
C)  Set up learning centers in the classroom. 
D)  Permit students to choose their own topics of study.

Question 10

Justine has positive self-esteem and strongly believes that goodness and beauty exist in the world. In addition, she holds individuals with a strong sense of humor in high regard. According to Maslow, Justine may be satisfying her need for

Accepted Answer

A)  self-actualization. 
B)  love and belonging. 
C)  self-esteem. 
D)  knowledge and understanding. 
A)  self-actualization. 
B)  love and belonging. 
C)  self-esteem. 
D)  knowledge and understanding.

Question 11

Describe the types of tasks preferred by high-need achievers.

Accepted Answer

Atkinson maintains that high-n

The difference between personal interest and situational interest is best reflected by which of the following dichotomies?

Ian's parents have noted that he studies longer and gets better grades when they and the teacher praise his efforts and accomplishments than when they simply acknowledge his good performance. This pattern suggests that Ian is motivated primarily by

If you were impressed by Maslow's diagram of a choice situation, and if you wanted to encourage growth choices by your students, the best procedure to follow would be to

Atkinson believes that high-need achievers prefer

Though you are a novice instructor you are certain that you would prefer to use the essence of a social learning theory approach to motivation in your classroom. Which of the following activities would best fit with this approach?

On the basis of current research, which of the following statements most accurately reflects the relationship between academic self-concept and achievement?

If you wanted your instructional activities to be consistent with current research findings on the relationship between academic self-concept and achievement, you would

Note the main characteristics of personal interest and situational interest.

A behavioral psychologist would be most likely to recommend which of the following motivational techniques?

Justine has positive self-esteem and strongly believes that goodness and beauty exist in the world. In addition, she holds individuals with a strong sense of humor in high regard. According to Maslow, Justine may be satisfying her need for

Describe the types of tasks preferred by high-need achievers.

Applying Psychology to Teaching

Theories of Psychosocial and Cognitive Development

Age-Level Characteristics

Understanding Student Differences

Addressing Cultural and Socioeconomic Diversity

Accommodating Student Variability

Behavioral Learning Theory: Operant Conditioning

Information-Processing Theory

Social Cognitive Theory

Constructivist Learning Theory, Problem Solving, and Transfer

Classroom Management

Approaches to Instruction

Assessment of Classroom Learning

Understanding Standardized Assessment

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Exam 11: Motivation and Perceptions of Self

The difference between personal interest and situational interest is best reflected by which of the following dichotomies?

Ian's parents have noted that he studies longer and gets better grades when they and the teacher praise his efforts and accomplishments than when they simply acknowledge his good performance. This pattern suggests that Ian is motivated primarily by

If you were impressed by Maslow's diagram of a choice situation, and if you wanted to encourage growth choices by your students, the best procedure to follow would be to

Atkinson believes that high-need achievers prefer

Though you are a novice instructor you are certain that you would prefer to use the essence of a social learning theory approach to motivation in your classroom. Which of the following activities would best fit with this approach?

On the basis of current research, which of the following statements most accurately reflects the relationship between academic self-concept and achievement?

If you wanted your instructional activities to be consistent with current research findings on the relationship between academic self-concept and achievement, you would

Note the main characteristics of personal interest and situational interest.

A behavioral psychologist would be most likely to recommend which of the following motivational techniques?

Justine has positive self-esteem and strongly believes that goodness and beauty exist in the world. In addition, she holds individuals with a strong sense of humor in high regard. According to Maslow, Justine may be satisfying her need for

Describe the types of tasks preferred by high-need achievers.

Applying Psychology to Teaching

Theories of Psychosocial and Cognitive Development

Age-Level Characteristics

Understanding Student Differences

Addressing Cultural and Socioeconomic Diversity

Accommodating Student Variability

Behavioral Learning Theory: Operant Conditioning

Information-Processing Theory

Social Cognitive Theory

Constructivist Learning Theory, Problem Solving, and Transfer

Classroom Management

Approaches to Instruction

Assessment of Classroom Learning

Understanding Standardized Assessment

Filters