Question 1

Obsessing about making a "perfect decision" will help to motivate you to select a course of action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

List the eight steps of making a reasonable decision.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Tai has been working on a paper for her cultural studies class for the last few weeks. Although she was feeling highly motivated about the paper at first, she is starting to get tired of it and wishes that she was finished. What should Tai do to help herself feel motivated again?

Accepted Answer

A)  Think about how working on the paper is improving some of her transferable skills. 
B)  Focus on the paper as an isolated assignment that is unrelated to her other courses. 
C)  Set aside the work she has completed so far and start over from the beginning. 
D)  Ask someone at the writing center to review her work and provide feedback.

Question 4

The stronger your sense of self-efficacy, the less likely you will do what is needed to achieve your goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When you can prove to yourself that you are making progress, you strengthen your sense of self-efficacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which is the first step you should complete in the decision-making process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Develop and implement an action plan. 
B)  Identify the decision to be made. 
C)  Select the best option. 
D)  Gather information.

Question 7

Relevance can motivate you to achieve a goal that seems boring or unpleasant in the short term.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Your belief that you have the ability to carry out the actions needed to reach a particular goal is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  attitude. 
B)  self-efficacy. 
C)  relevance. 
D)  metacognition.

Question 9

A powerful motivator that can keep you energized and focused on your goals is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  positive attitude. 
B)  fixed mindset. 
C)  barrier. 
D)  sense of passivity.

Question 10

Kaito believes that his terrible psychology instructor is to blame for his failing grade on the test. This is an example of blaming internal causes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Define grit and describe a time you demonstrated grit to achieve a long-term goal.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Most colleges encourage a type of learning in which instructors create a learning environment, but students are expected to think critically about course material and engage in classroom discussion and debate. What is this type of learning called?

Accepted Answer

A)  remedial 
B)  rote 
C)  active 
D)  passive

Question 13

When you believe you can improve and further develop your skills, you are employing which type of mindset?

Accepted Answer

A)  growth 
B)  fixed 
C)  intrinsic 
D)  extrinsic

Question 14

Modeling is the practice of:

Accepted Answer

A)  turning stress into a motivator. 
B)  watching others complete a task successfully. 
C)  experiencing your own success. 
D)  accepting support and encouragement from others.

Question 15

Studying hard because you enjoy the feeling of success is an example of which type of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  fixed 
B)  intrinsic 
C)  extrinsic 
D)  personal

Question 16

What should you do if an assignment seems irrelevant to your life?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assign it a lower priority than your other assignments. 
B)  Ask your instructor for a different assignment. 
C)  Do the bare minimum necessary to complete the assignment. 
D)  Try to connect the assignment to something that is relevant to you.

Question 17

If your motivation for a particular task starts to wane, you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  think about other interesting things you could be doing. 
B)  try to connect it to one of your long-term goals. 
C)  set it aside until your sense of motivation returns. 
D)  adjust your goals so that completing the task is no longer important.

Question 18

Identify and describe the three key components of motivation.

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Question 19

Which of these is NOT a strategy for strengthening your sense of self-efficacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seek support and encouragement. 
B)  Experience success. 
C)  Observe others who are successful. 
D)  Ignore all forms of stress.

Question 20

Pietro is trying to come to a decision about which major he will choose. He has just identified his options as geology, biology, and chemistry. What should Pietro do next?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identify his strengths, weaknesses, interests, and values. 
B)  Select the best option. 
C)  Develop and implement an action plan. 
D)  Gather information about each of the options.

Exam 3: Motivation, Decision Making, and Personal Responsibility

Obsessing about making a "perfect decision" will help to motivate you to select a course of action.

List the eight steps of making a reasonable decision.

Tai has been working on a paper for her cultural studies class for the last few weeks. Although she was feeling highly motivated about the paper at first, she is starting to get tired of it and wishes that she was finished. What should Tai do to help herself feel motivated again?

The stronger your sense of self-efficacy, the less likely you will do what is needed to achieve your goals.

When you can prove to yourself that you are making progress, you strengthen your sense of self-efficacy.

Which is the first step you should complete in the decision-making process?

Relevance can motivate you to achieve a goal that seems boring or unpleasant in the short term.

Your belief that you have the ability to carry out the actions needed to reach a particular goal is called:

A powerful motivator that can keep you energized and focused on your goals is a:

Kaito believes that his terrible psychology instructor is to blame for his failing grade on the test. This is an example of blaming internal causes.

Define grit and describe a time you demonstrated grit to achieve a long-term goal.

Most colleges encourage a type of learning in which instructors create a learning environment, but students are expected to think critically about course material and engage in classroom discussion and debate. What is this type of learning called?

When you believe you can improve and further develop your skills, you are employing which type of mindset?

Modeling is the practice of:

Studying hard because you enjoy the feeling of success is an example of which type of motivation?

What should you do if an assignment seems irrelevant to your life?

If your motivation for a particular task starts to wane, you should:

Identify and describe the three key components of motivation.

Which of these is NOT a strategy for strengthening your sense of self-efficacy?

Pietro is trying to come to a decision about which major he will choose. He has just identified his options as geology, biology, and chemistry. What should Pietro do next?