Exam 4: Choices and Actions: The Self in Control

Martina is studying for her calculus exam. She needs to write a paper for another class, too, but while she is studying for her calculus class, her mind shuts off the paper so that she can focus on her math. Martina is experiencing ____.

Research on habits show that ____.

Self-determination theory suggests that most people need to feel at least some degree of autonomy and internal motivation.

Reactance theory and self-determination theory both suggest that a sense of freedom and autonomy is important to people.

As discussed in the text, when purchasing a car, people end up paying a bit more attention than intended to choices such as color and engine size, and a bit less attention than intended on information such as the chances of fatalities should there be an accident with the car. This pattern can be taken as evidence for ____.

If Allison believes that intelligence is something that you are "just born with," then it would be correct to say that she has an entity theory of intelligence.

Researchers offered people free popcorn at the movies. Some people were offered fresh popcorn, while others were offered stale popcorn. People ate more ____.

Self-regulation involves monitoring your behavior, ____, and adjusting your behavior accordingly.

Research indicates that people who believe that they are acting autonomously, based on intrinsic motivations, are ____ compared people who believe that their behavior is guided by external forces and extrinsic motivations.

Suppose that you are out on a date. Although your date is somewhat entertaining, you keep having intrusive thoughts about the paper that you need to finish writing when you get home. These thoughts are evidence of the ____.

What is self-regulation, and what are its three key components? What types of factors interfere with effective self-regulation?

As described in the text, the standards against which people compare themselves ____ supplied by culture and ____.

Research on decision-making indicates that there are two main steps in making choices. They are ____.

Of the following people, who is at greatest risk for suicide?

Suicide rates tend to be higher in places that generally have ____ climates. In general, suicide rates also tend to be higher during the ____.

Do goals and plans actually facilitate achievement?

Which of the following statements about free will is BEST supported by your text?

Compared to incremental theorists, entity theorists show a ____.

Freud's notion that most people have a "death wish" that impels them to pursue their own downfall and death ____.

Do social psychologists believe that people have free will? How important is perceived free will or autonomy to people? What happens when people believe that their freedom of choice has been revoked?