Question 1

An "expectancy x value" theory would predict that motivation will necessarily be

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A) close to zero if self-efficacy is low,regardless of goal value. 
B) zero if either expectation to succeed or the perceived value of a goal is zero. 
C) zero if only expectation to succeed and the perceived value of a goal are zero. 
D) zero if self-efficacy and the perceived value of a goal are low. 
A) close to zero if self-efficacy is low,regardless of goal value. 
B) zero if either expectation to succeed or the perceived value of a goal is zero. 
C) zero if only expectation to succeed and the perceived value of a goal are zero. 
D) zero if self-efficacy and the perceived value of a goal are low. B

Question 2

The concept of self-determination is an important influence in what view of motivation?

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A) Behavioral 
B) Cognitive 
C) Humanistic 
D) Social learning 
A) Behavioral 
B) Cognitive 
C) Humanistic 
D) Social learning C

Question 3

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

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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. B

Question 4

Although Bill and Elliot are fairly similar in ability,they are as different as night and day in their approaches to school.Elliot seems to care only about how he looks to others.For the school science fair,for example,he selected an extremely easy project on ants that looked fancy and impressive but,actually,had very little substance.He continually makes excuses before taking tests,such as "I'm taking this without any studying." Or he might say,"I'll be happy with a C." After the test,however,he is quick to promote his own good performances when they occur.Bill is quite the opposite.He loves challenges and becomes totally immersed in books and projects.He says that when he gets interested in something,he wants to learn all that he can.He usually earns good grades in his courses,but he seems basically unconcerned about his test scores.
-Discuss the behaviors of the two boys relative to the distinction made in the Woolfolk text between learning goals and performance goals.

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Elliot's behavior is consistent with stu

Question 5

Cognitive views of motivation developed in response to the ________ of motivation.

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The answer of Cognitive views of motivation developed in response...

Question 6

Maslow's approach to motivation is a humanistic view.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which one of the following notions is consistent with the idea that "practice makes perfect"?

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A) Entity view of ability 
B) External locus of control 
C) Incremental view of ability 
D) Performance goals 
A) Entity view of ability 
B) External locus of control 
C) Incremental view of ability 
D) Performance goals

Question 8

Psychological and physical reactions causing a person to be alert,attentive,and wide awake is called ________.

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The answer of Psychological and physical reactions causing a person...

Question 9

Learned helplessness often causes the following three types of deficits:

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A) motivational,cognitive,and affective 
B) self-esteem,self-efficacy,and self-evaluation 
C) intrinsic,extrinsic,and motivation 
D) behavioral,cognitive,and humanistic 
A) motivational,cognitive,and affective 
B) self-esteem,self-efficacy,and self-evaluation 
C) intrinsic,extrinsic,and motivation 
D) behavioral,cognitive,and humanistic

Question 10

Ms.Riley tells the class,"If we have a good lesson on fractions,I will credit each of you with a bonus point." She is trying to stimulate what type of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A) Extrinsic 
B) Intrinsic 
C) Stable 
D) Trait 
A) Extrinsic 
B) Intrinsic 
C) Stable 
D) Trait

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Research exists to support the claim that students' emotions are related to their learning goal orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

On Sunday afternoon,Rick spent a couple of hours picking up discarded bottles and cans from a picturesque section of the wildlife refuge,even though he knew he would not get paid anything for his efforts.Rick's motivation is best described as being

Accepted Answer

A) attributed. 
B) deferred. 
C) extrinsic. 
D) intrinsic. 
A) attributed. 
B) deferred. 
C) extrinsic. 
D) intrinsic.

Question 14

The behavior of which one of the following students best describes the fifth motivation question,which pertains to what the individual is thinking and feeling during an activity?

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A) Anxious Amee,whose worry and anxiety may lead her to make poor choices and procrastinate 
B) Defensive Daleesha who makes poor choices,avoids working on task,procrastinates,and gives up easily 
C) Hopeless Gerardo,who is falling farther behind in his work but causes no management problems 
D) Satisfied Spencer,who is prompt in getting started,is engaged,persistent,and enjoys the task 
A) Anxious Amee,whose worry and anxiety may lead her to make poor choices and procrastinate 
B) Defensive Daleesha who makes poor choices,avoids working on task,procrastinates,and gives up easily 
C) Hopeless Gerardo,who is falling farther behind in his work but causes no management problems 
D) Satisfied Spencer,who is prompt in getting started,is engaged,persistent,and enjoys the task

Question 15

Attribution theories of motivation describe how an individual's explanations,justifications,and excuses influence motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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 behavior is likely to result in Matt developing

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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

Jeremy's interest in history has been decreasing lately.According to Maslow's theory,what should the teacher do?

Accepted Answer

A) Determine whether his being needs are met. 
B) Determine whether his deficiency needs are met. 
C) Give him less challenging assignments. 
D) Give him more challenging assignments. 
A) Determine whether his being needs are met. 
B) Determine whether his deficiency needs are met. 
C) Give him less challenging assignments. 
D) Give him more challenging assignments.

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 trait...

Question 19

According to Covington and others,which one of the following would be the strongest indicator of whether an individual will be motivated to accept new challenges and risks?

Accepted Answer

A) Desire to avoid failure and seek social acceptance 
B) Drive for achievement and an incremental view of ability 
C) Need for achievement and an entity view of ability 
D) Performance goals that are attainable 
A) Desire to avoid failure and seek social acceptance 
B) Drive for achievement and an incremental view of ability 
C) Need for achievement and an entity view of ability 
D) Performance goals that are attainable

Question 20

The need to experience choice and control in what we do and how we do it is called ________.

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The answer of The need to experience choice and control...

An "expectancy x value" theory would predict that motivation will necessarily be

The concept of self-determination is an important influence in what view of motivation?

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

Cognitive views of motivation developed in response to the ________ of motivation.

Maslow's approach to motivation is a humanistic view.

Which one of the following notions is consistent with the idea that "practice makes perfect"?

Psychological and physical reactions causing a person to be alert,attentive,and wide awake is called ________.

Learned helplessness often causes the following three types of deficits:

Ms.Riley tells the class,"If we have a good lesson on fractions,I will credit each of you with a bonus point." She is trying to stimulate what type of motivation?

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

Research exists to support the claim that students' emotions are related to their learning goal orientation.

On Sunday afternoon,Rick spent a couple of hours picking up discarded bottles and cans from a picturesque section of the wildlife refuge,even though he knew he would not get paid anything for his efforts.Rick's motivation is best described as being

The behavior of which one of the following students best describes the fifth motivation question,which pertains to what the individual is thinking and feeling during an activity?

Attribution theories of motivation describe how an individual's explanations,justifications,and excuses influence motivation.

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 behavior is likely to result in Matt developing

Jeremy's interest in history has been decreasing lately.According to Maslow's theory,what should the teacher do?

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

According to Covington and others,which one of the following would be the strongest indicator of whether an individual will be motivated to accept new challenges and risks?

The need to experience choice and control in what we do and how we do it is called ________.

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Exam 12: Motivation in Learning and Teaching

An "expectancy x value" theory would predict that motivation will necessarily be

The concept of self-determination is an important influence in what view of motivation?

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

Cognitive views of motivation developed in response to the ________ of motivation.

Maslow's approach to motivation is a humanistic view.

Which one of the following notions is consistent with the idea that "practice makes perfect"?

Psychological and physical reactions causing a person to be alert,attentive,and wide awake is called ________.

Learned helplessness often causes the following three types of deficits:

Ms.Riley tells the class,"If we have a good lesson on fractions,I will credit each of you with a bonus point." She is trying to stimulate what type of motivation?

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

Research exists to support the claim that students' emotions are related to their learning goal orientation.

On Sunday afternoon,Rick spent a couple of hours picking up discarded bottles and cans from a picturesque section of the wildlife refuge,even though he knew he would not get paid anything for his efforts.Rick's motivation is best described as being

The behavior of which one of the following students best describes the fifth motivation question,which pertains to what the individual is thinking and feeling during an activity?

Attribution theories of motivation describe how an individual's explanations,justifications,and excuses influence motivation.

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 behavior is likely to result in Matt developing

Jeremy's interest in history has been decreasing lately.According to Maslow's theory,what should the teacher do?

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

According to Covington and others,which one of the following would be the strongest indicator of whether an individual will be motivated to accept new challenges and risks?

The need to experience choice and control in what we do and how we do it is called ________.

Learning, Teaching, and Educational Psychology

Cognitive Development

The Self, Social, and Moral Development

Learner Differences and Learning Needs

Language Development, Language Diversity, and Immigrant Education

Culture and Diversity

Behavioral 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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