Question 1

Based on the following attributions,which student is most likely to be motivated to choose more difficult academic tasks?

Accepted Answer

A) Marla believes her failure in the chemistry lab was caused by her lack of preparation. 
B) Duke said he didn't study for the algebra test.He said he's just good at math. 
C) Camille said she made the highest grade because she was lucky enough to get the easier version of the test. 
D) Stan thinks he failed the literature test because he cannot read and understand poetry. 
A) Marla believes her failure in the chemistry lab was caused by her lack of preparation. 
B) Duke said he didn't study for the algebra test.He said he's just good at math. 
C) Camille said she made the highest grade because she was lucky enough to get the easier version of the test. 
D) Stan thinks he failed the literature test because he cannot read and understand poetry.

Question 2

Students' motivation to learn in a given situation boils down to their answers to all of the following questions EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Can I succeed at this task? 
B) Do I want to succeed? 
C) What do I need to do to succeed? 
D) Does the teacher want me to succeed? 
A) Can I succeed at this task? 
B) Do I want to succeed? 
C) What do I need to do to succeed? 
D) Does the teacher want me to succeed?

Question 3

In Maslow's hierarchy,what are the deficiency needs?

Accepted Answer

A) Belonging,survival,self-esteem,self-actualization 
B) Survival,cognitive,belonging 
C) Survival,safety,belonging,self-esteem 
D) Belonging,cognitive,safety 
A) Belonging,survival,self-esteem,self-actualization 
B) Survival,cognitive,belonging 
C) Survival,safety,belonging,self-esteem 
D) Belonging,cognitive,safety

Question 4

Sanya spent hours preparing her presentation for Tuesday's assignment in speech class.When she gave her speech to her group,she failed to make eye contact with her audience,and she fidgeted with her hair.She had reminded herself to exhibit these specific skills,but lost points for failing to follow through during her presentation.She had the same problem with previous speeches.What basic need is not being met?

Accepted Answer

A) Competence 
B) Autonomy 
C) Belonging 
D) Self-actualization 
A) Competence 
B) Autonomy 
C) Belonging 
D) Self-actualization

Question 5

Which view of motivation is based on intrinsic and extrinsic sources of motivation and is characterized as expectancy x value?

Accepted Answer

A) Humanistic 
B) Cognitive 
C) Social cognitive 
D) Sociocultural 
A) Humanistic 
B) Cognitive 
C) Social cognitive 
D) Sociocultural

Question 6

Miguel moved to a new school around Thanksgiving.In his third grade class he is shy and has not made any friends by Valentine's Day.What unmet need is likely interfering with his learning?

Accepted Answer

A) Autonomy 
B) Relatedness 
C) Competence 
D) Safety 
A) Autonomy 
B) Relatedness 
C) Competence 
D) Safety

Question 7

The following teachers all assigned essay writing in their middle school English classes.Today they returned students' papers.Based on the following information,which of these teachers is most likely to have students who are motivated to pursue learning goals in the classroom?

Accepted Answer

A) Mr.Angelo returned the papers and complimented students on their essays.He said the class as a whole is submitting good work. 
B) Mrs.Dominguez returned the essays and told the class they needed to write another draft.She said she knew they could do better work. 
C) Mr.Lindsey returned students' essays and said they lacked interest.He reminded students of the standard and said the essays fell short of his expectations. 
D) Ms.Compton returned the essays and asked students to compare this draft with their first draft to see how much progress they had made. 
A) Mr.Angelo returned the papers and complimented students on their essays.He said the class as a whole is submitting good work. 
B) Mrs.Dominguez returned the essays and told the class they needed to write another draft.She said she knew they could do better work. 
C) Mr.Lindsey returned students' essays and said they lacked interest.He reminded students of the standard and said the essays fell short of his expectations. 
D) Ms.Compton returned the essays and asked students to compare this draft with their first draft to see how much progress they had made.

Question 8

Mr.Jacobs has noticed that his students often act bored during social studies activities.In order to increase positive achievement emotions and decrease boredom,he should do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) match the challenge of tasks to the students' skill levels. 
B) use performance goal orientation to encourage students to focus on the outcome. 
C) show enthusiasm for the subject and encourage students to enjoy working on the task. 
D) allow students to choose among several activities that focus on the lesson content. 
A) match the challenge of tasks to the students' skill levels. 
B) use performance goal orientation to encourage students to focus on the outcome. 
C) show enthusiasm for the subject and encourage students to enjoy working on the task. 
D) allow students to choose among several activities that focus on the lesson content.

Question 9

Which teacher is most likely to INCREASE anxiety for students who experience academic anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A) Mr.Carlisle often uses competition and encourages students to see who can complete the most problems correctly in the shortest amount of time. 
B) Ms.Germaine often uses group learning activities and asks students to report their findings within their groups. 
C) Mrs.Shebester develops different types of assessments in addition to written and oral tests. 
D) Mrs.Cole gives clear written and oral instructions to make sure students do not face uncertainty about expectations. 
A) Mr.Carlisle often uses competition and encourages students to see who can complete the most problems correctly in the shortest amount of time. 
B) Ms.Germaine often uses group learning activities and asks students to report their findings within their groups. 
C) Mrs.Shebester develops different types of assessments in addition to written and oral tests. 
D) Mrs.Cole gives clear written and oral instructions to make sure students do not face uncertainty about expectations.

Question 10

Ms.Strauss made the decision to delay the class field trip.Students verbalized their frustration and disappointment.Which teacher response supports self-determination and autonomy?

Accepted Answer

A) I am the teacher,and it is my responsibility to make decisions that are best for you. 
B) Delaying the field trip is a big decision and should be made by the teacher. 
C) I recognize your frustration with my decision to delay the field trip. 
D) You are allowed to make a lot of decisions,but this is a teacher decision. 
A) I am the teacher,and it is my responsibility to make decisions that are best for you. 
B) Delaying the field trip is a big decision and should be made by the teacher. 
C) I recognize your frustration with my decision to delay the field trip. 
D) You are allowed to make a lot of decisions,but this is a teacher decision.

Question 11

Which of the following students has an incremental view of ability?

Accepted Answer

A) Cassidy is trying different strategies for learning her vocabulary words.She is sure she will find a strategy that works for her. 
B) Devon knows his dad did well in math when he was a student,but Devon believes he got his mom's genes and can't do as well as his dad. 
C) Staci makes good grades in literature,but she doesn't understand science.She knows there's nothing she can do to make high grades in science. 
D) Marcus's teacher asked him if he wanted to use the tutorial on the computer.He said it wouldn't help.He said his teachers have always told him he doesn't have a mind for math. 
A) Cassidy is trying different strategies for learning her vocabulary words.She is sure she will find a strategy that works for her. 
B) Devon knows his dad did well in math when he was a student,but Devon believes he got his mom's genes and can't do as well as his dad. 
C) Staci makes good grades in literature,but she doesn't understand science.She knows there's nothing she can do to make high grades in science. 
D) Marcus's teacher asked him if he wanted to use the tutorial on the computer.He said it wouldn't help.He said his teachers have always told him he doesn't have a mind for math.

Question 12

Braden is worried about the grade he'll receive on his essay.Mr.Tompkins encourages him not to worry about his grade.He tells Braden to focus on learning from his past mistakes and improving his writing on the essay.Mr.Tompkins is encouraging which type of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A) Introjected regulation 
B) Intrinsic 
C) External regulation 
D) Extrinsic 
A) Introjected regulation 
B) Intrinsic 
C) External regulation 
D) Extrinsic

Based on the following attributions,which student is most likely to be motivated to choose more difficult academic tasks?

Students' motivation to learn in a given situation boils down to their answers to all of the following questions EXCEPT:

In Maslow's hierarchy,what are the deficiency needs?

Which view of motivation is based on intrinsic and extrinsic sources of motivation and is characterized as expectancy x value?

Miguel moved to a new school around Thanksgiving.In his third grade class he is shy and has not made any friends by Valentine's Day.What unmet need is likely interfering with his learning?

The following teachers all assigned essay writing in their middle school English classes.Today they returned students' papers.Based on the following information,which of these teachers is most likely to have students who are motivated to pursue learning goals in the classroom?

Mr.Jacobs has noticed that his students often act bored during social studies activities.In order to increase positive achievement emotions and decrease boredom,he should do all of the following EXCEPT:

Which teacher is most likely to INCREASE anxiety for students who experience academic anxiety?

Ms.Strauss made the decision to delay the class field trip.Students verbalized their frustration and disappointment.Which teacher response supports self-determination and autonomy?

Which of the following students has an incremental view of ability?

Braden is worried about the grade he'll receive on his essay.Mr.Tompkins encourages him not to worry about his grade.He tells Braden to focus on learning from his past mistakes and improving his writing on the essay.Mr.Tompkins is encouraging which type of motivation?

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Exam 12: Motivation in Learning and Teaching

Based on the following attributions,which student is most likely to be motivated to choose more difficult academic tasks?

Students' motivation to learn in a given situation boils down to their answers to all of the following questions EXCEPT:

In Maslow's hierarchy,what are the deficiency needs?

Which view of motivation is based on intrinsic and extrinsic sources of motivation and is characterized as expectancy x value?

Miguel moved to a new school around Thanksgiving.In his third grade class he is shy and has not made any friends by Valentine's Day.What unmet need is likely interfering with his learning?

The following teachers all assigned essay writing in their middle school English classes.Today they returned students' papers.Based on the following information,which of these teachers is most likely to have students who are motivated to pursue learning goals in the classroom?

Mr.Jacobs has noticed that his students often act bored during social studies activities.In order to increase positive achievement emotions and decrease boredom,he should do all of the following EXCEPT:

Which teacher is most likely to INCREASE anxiety for students who experience academic anxiety?

Ms.Strauss made the decision to delay the class field trip.Students verbalized their frustration and disappointment.Which teacher response supports self-determination and autonomy?

Which of the following students has an incremental view of ability?

Braden is worried about the grade he'll receive on his essay.Mr.Tompkins encourages him not to worry about his grade.He tells Braden to focus on learning from his past mistakes and improving his writing on the essay.Mr.Tompkins is encouraging which type of motivation?

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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