Exam 3: Motivation, Decision Making, and Personal Responsibility

When you have a growth mindset, you take personal responsibility for setbacks rather than blame others for them.

Jimena was out late partying on Friday night, had to get up early Saturday morning for work, and then went to a late movie on Saturday night. Her roommate, who woke her up early Sunday morning for a ride to the hospital, had emergency surgery for appendicitis. Now it is 6:00 a. m. on Monday. Jimena would like to keep sleeping, but she knows that she has to get up soon to make it to her psychology class. Which statement is the best example of positive self-talk that Jimena should use to motivate herself to get up and go to class?

Describe two of your intrinsic motivators and two of your extrinsic motivators for obtaining a college degree, and explain how each drives you to reach your goal.

Which step will help you determine whether your decision was effective?

Explain what metacognition is and provide examples of how you have used metacognition in your own life to help you learn.

When making a decision, what should you do next after selecting the best option?

Give an example of a long-term goal that you have set for yourself and explain how you can use visualization to help you achieve that goal.

Wanting to earn an "A" in a class to improve your GPA is an example of which type of motivation?

Which is a strategy to make use of metacognition?

If you study hard because you enjoy the feeling of success, then you are motivated for extrinsic reasons.