Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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."
-Suggest some strategies that you could use to help Trina to be successful if you were her teacher.

Accepted Answer

First you will want to identify what typ

Question 3

Theories that take into account both the behaviorist's concern with the effects of behavior and the cognitivist's interest in the impact of thinking are characterized as ________ theories.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Theories that take into account both the...

Question 4

Harry is apathetic and certain that he is not able to do the work.He makes poor marks in school and is not inclined to seek help.According to attribution theory,Harry is typical of students who attribute their failures to causes that are

Accepted Answer

A) external,stable,and controllable. 
B) external,unstable,and uncontrollable. 
C) internal,stable,and controllable. 
D) internal,stable,and uncontrollable. 
A) external,stable,and controllable. 
B) external,unstable,and uncontrollable. 
C) internal,stable,and controllable. 
D) internal,stable,and uncontrollable.

Question 5

Students who hold a performance-approach goal orientation want to look good in the eyes of others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Externally imposed reward systems seem particularly appropriate for students who are

Accepted Answer

A) interested in the subject. 
B) intrinsically motivated. 
C) not interested in the subject. 
D) self-motivated. 
A) interested in the subject. 
B) intrinsically motivated. 
C) not interested in the subject. 
D) self-motivated.

Question 7

Individuals who feel that they are responsible for their own successes or failures have a(n)________ locus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Individuals who feel that they are responsible...

Question 8

Doug's family is very poor,so he often goes to school with no breakfast and a very small lunch packet.According to Maslow,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

Question 9

Individuals are naturally motivated to learn by

Accepted Answer

A) anxiety. 
B) feedback and goal acceptance. 
C) performance goals. 
D) seductive details. 
A) anxiety. 
B) feedback and goal acceptance. 
C) performance goals. 
D) seductive details.

Question 10

Based on the work of Renninger,Woolfolk recommends that teachers raise "curiosity questions" to spark students' ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Based on the work of Renninger,Woolfolk recommends...

Question 11

Sara attributes failures to internal causes.Consequently,she is likely to blame her poor mark in science on her

Accepted Answer

A) bad luck. 
B) lack of effort. 
C) parents' pressures to succeed. 
D) teacher's difficult tests. 
A) bad luck. 
B) lack of effort. 
C) parents' pressures to succeed. 
D) teacher's difficult tests.

Question 12

According to behavioral theory of motivation,students are motivated primarily by a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) desire for gaining fulfillment for their accomplishments. 
B) desire to gain reinforcers for their behavior. 
C) inherent need to understand what they are learning. 
D) need for social recognition and status. 
A) desire for gaining fulfillment for their accomplishments. 
B) desire to gain reinforcers for their behavior. 
C) inherent need to understand what they are learning. 
D) need for social recognition and status.

Question 13

Anthony said,"I did well because I was lucky." The type of attribution being demonstrated is

Accepted Answer

A) external-stable. 
B) external-unstable. 
C) internal -stable. 
D) internal-unstable. 
A) external-stable. 
B) external-unstable. 
C) internal -stable. 
D) internal-unstable.

Question 14

Sally sets unrealistically high goals for herself but is unsure about her abilities.Woolfolk would be likely to label Sally as

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 15

Woolfolk indicates that anxiety generally interferes with learning and performance.Explain the reasons for this effect and suggest ways in which teachers can help high-anxiety students to achieve better grades.

Accepted Answer

Anxiety interferes with tests of student

Question 16

Cognitive evaluation theory explains how praise,criticism,grade assignments,and other events can influence students' intrinsic motivation by affecting their sense of competence and

Accepted Answer

A) curiosity. 
B) self-control. 
C) self-determination. 
D) task orientation. 
A) curiosity. 
B) self-control. 
C) self-determination. 
D) task orientation.

Question 17

As need for achievement increases in spite of fear of failure,what type of student will be motivated to learn?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Students who demonstrate "learned helplessness" are 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 19

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 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Theories that take into account both the behaviorist's concern with the effects of behavior and the cognitivist's interest in the impact of thinking are characterized as ________ theories.

Harry is apathetic and certain that he is not able to do the work.He makes poor marks in school and is not inclined to seek help.According to attribution theory,Harry is typical of students who attribute their failures to causes that are

Students who hold a performance-approach goal orientation want to look good in the eyes of others.

Externally imposed reward systems seem particularly appropriate for students who are

Individuals who feel that they are responsible for their own successes or failures have a(n)________ locus.

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

Individuals are naturally motivated to learn by

Based on the work of Renninger,Woolfolk recommends that teachers raise "curiosity questions" to spark students' ___________.

Sara attributes failures to internal causes.Consequently,she is likely to blame her poor mark in science on her

According to behavioral theory of motivation,students are motivated primarily by a(n)

Anthony said,"I did well because I was lucky." The type of attribution being demonstrated is

Sally sets unrealistically high goals for herself but is unsure about her abilities.Woolfolk would be likely to label Sally as

Woolfolk indicates that anxiety generally interferes with learning and performance.Explain the reasons for this effect and suggest ways in which teachers can help high-anxiety students to achieve better grades.

Cognitive evaluation theory explains how praise,criticism,grade assignments,and other events can influence students' intrinsic motivation by affecting their sense of competence and

As need for achievement increases in spite of fear of failure,what type of student will be motivated to learn?

Students who demonstrate "learned helplessness" are likely to

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

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

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Exam 12: Motivation in Learning and Teaching

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

Theories that take into account both the behaviorist's concern with the effects of behavior and the cognitivist's interest in the impact of thinking are characterized as ________ theories.

Harry is apathetic and certain that he is not able to do the work.He makes poor marks in school and is not inclined to seek help.According to attribution theory,Harry is typical of students who attribute their failures to causes that are

Students who hold a performance-approach goal orientation want to look good in the eyes of others.

Externally imposed reward systems seem particularly appropriate for students who are

Individuals who feel that they are responsible for their own successes or failures have a(n)________ locus.

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

Individuals are naturally motivated to learn by

Based on the work of Renninger,Woolfolk recommends that teachers raise "curiosity questions" to spark students' ___________.

Sara attributes failures to internal causes.Consequently,she is likely to blame her poor mark in science on her

According to behavioral theory of motivation,students are motivated primarily by a(n)

Anthony said,"I did well because I was lucky." The type of attribution being demonstrated is

Sally sets unrealistically high goals for herself but is unsure about her abilities.Woolfolk would be likely to label Sally as

Woolfolk indicates that anxiety generally interferes with learning and performance.Explain the reasons for this effect and suggest ways in which teachers can help high-anxiety students to achieve better grades.

Cognitive evaluation theory explains how praise,criticism,grade assignments,and other events can influence students' intrinsic motivation by affecting their sense of competence and

As need for achievement increases in spite of fear of failure,what type of student will be motivated to learn?

Students who demonstrate "learned helplessness" are likely to

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

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

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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