Exam 12: Motivation in Learning and Teaching

Trina is an average-ability science student,but she is in danger of receiving a failing grade due to her low test scores."I know the information when I study at home," she said to Mrs.Kirby,"but as soon as you pass out the test,I get so nervous that I can barely remember my name.Then,as I think about how badly I'm going to do,I get even more nervous." -Would you describe Trina as failure-avoiding,failure-accepting,mastery-oriented,or self-determined? Explain why you believe Trina has or does NOT have each of these characteristics.

In most humanistic theories,motivation is based on

Personal freedom,choice,intrinsic motivation,and self-determination are emphasized in ________ theories of motivation.

Problem solving,emotional management,and avoidance are strategies that people use to cope with ________.

Students who have performance goals are interested in improving their skills,no matter how awkward they may appear in the process.

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

In Maslow's hierarchy,self-esteem is considered to be what type of need?

Weiner believes that there are two important dimensions that have important implications for motivation: (1)responsibility and (2)stability.

How does Doyle's analysis of academic tasks relate to the TARGET model for supporting student motivation? Identify Doyle's four general categories of academic tasks and describe the implications of each for student perceptions of risk and ambiguity,and for their motivation.

Sharon believes if she is an outstanding soccer play she will be well liked by her peers.Thus,Sharon place a great amount of ________ value on playing soccer.

Trina is an average-ability science student,but she is in danger of receiving a failing grade due to her low test scores."I know the information when I study at home," she said to Mrs.Kirby,"but as soon as you pass out the test,I get so nervous that I can barely remember my name.Then,as I think about how badly I'm going to do,I get even more nervous." -How can we interpret the negative effects of anxiety on Trina's test performances? That is,how is anxiety likely to hinder her performances?

The interest state that arouses,directs,and maintains behavior is ________.

When individuals are naturally interested in a particular activity,they are intrinsically motivated.

Teachers are encouraged to recognize students for their accomplishments,especially improving their own personal best.

More than 50 years ago researchers argued that individuals are born curious and will seek out novelty and ______________.

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

Pride or shame for one's own actions is likely to be felt most strongly by those who attribute their actions to

Problem-based learning involves "authentic" tasks.

A current reflection of the humanistic perspective is the "self-esteem movement."

What type of belief do failure-accepting students have?