Question 1

Which of the following statements best reflects the relationship between academic self-concept and GPA (academic achievement)for the following two groups of students?

Accepted Answer

A)   African American students demonstrate a stronger relationship between these two variables than European American students because of the former's academic self-efficacy.
B)   African American students demonstrate a weaker relationship between these two variables than European American students because of the former's academic disidentification.
C)   African American students demonstrate the same relationship between these two variables as European American students.
D)   African American students demonstrate a stronger relationship between these two variables than European American students because of the former's academic self-determination. B

Question 2

Describe Festinger's social comparison theory.

Accepted Answer

According to this theory,in the absence of an objective standard (e.g.,the proportion of correct responses on a test),we are likely to judge our performance and abilities (as well as our personality characteristics)in comparison with those of other people in our environment.In assessing our performance and abilities,we use two types of standards to compare,an objective standard and a social standard.

Question 3

As outlined in the text,integrated regulation occurs when individuals integrate both internal and external information into a coherent set of values,goals,and priorities,and these become a part of the self.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Differentiate between self-handicapping and procrastination.

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Question 5

Recent research has shown that procrastination is primarily

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A)   a cognitive issue related to intrusive thoughts
B)   a motivational issue related to the self-regulation of behavior
C)   an emotional issue related to feelings of inadequacy
D)   a behavioral issue related to behavioral intentions

Question 6

One current theory that helps to explain the connection between students' motivation and academic behavior is the self-determination theory.Describe this theory in detail.

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Question 7

Distinguish between bullying and cyberbullying,and list three negative effects of bullying.

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Question 8

A child's behavior in school may be influenced by what he or she perceives to be not only rewarding but typical,expected,and "normal." Identify and describe the three normative social processes that may operate within a social setting.

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Question 9

The feelings,attitudes,and perceptions that students hold about their academic ability,especially when compared with those of other students,is called academic self-comparison.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is one of the social psychological explanations for cyberbullying?

Accepted Answer

A)   poor verbal skills
B)   the minimization of negative consequences for the bully
C)   heightened status from advertising the bullying act on social media
D)   cognitive dissonance

Question 11

What is the relationship between academic self-concept and academic achievement?

Accepted Answer

A)   Academic self-concept causes academic achievement.
B)   Academic achievement causes academic self-concept.
C)   Academic self-concept is unrelated to academic achievement.
D)   Academic self-concept and academic achievement are reciprocally related.

Question 12

Which of the following is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   African American students are more likely to respond to teachers' overestimates of their abilities.
B)   European American students are unaffected by their teachers estimates of their abilities.
C)   African American students are equally likely to respond to teachers' overestimates or underestimates of their abilities.
D)   African American students are more likely to respond to teachers' underestimates of their abilities.

Question 13

According to ______ theory,we infer our own attitudes and beliefs based on observing our own actions.

Accepted Answer

A)   self-perception
B)   self-handicapping
C)   social comparison
D)   social learning

Question 14

Joanna thinks to herself,"I'm motivated to do well at this job because I don't want to disappoint anybody." Joanna is demonstrating which form of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)   external motivation
B)   external regulation
C)   introjected regulation
D)   intrinsic motivation

Question 15

Which of the following is a recommended tactic for teachers to use if they want to foster greater intrinsic motivation among their students?

Accepted Answer

A)   Give students more time for independent work.
B)   Spend more time giving instructions to students.
C)   Avoid feedback that focuses on improving students' mastery of tasks.
D)   Give timely feedback regarding whether students have made their deadlines.

Question 16

Explain what is meant by peer-assisted learning,and describe two approaches of such learning.

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Question 17

According to Murray and Warden (1992),what long-term negative effect does self-handicapping have on students?

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A)   When students fail, they attribute the failure to poor teachers.
B)   When students do well, they are unable to relate this to their own ability.
C)   When students fail, they attribute the failure to difficult tests.
D)   When students do well, they interpret this as meaning they are more intelligent than their peers.

Question 18

What is meant by self-serving strategies? Give an example of a type of self-serving strategy.

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Question 19

What are the two main types of goals associated with the achievement goal theory?

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A)   approach and avoidance
B)   mastery and performance
C)   mastery avoidance and mastery approach
D)   performance avoidance and performance approach

Question 20

Explain the premise of achievement goal theory.

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Exam 9: Applying Social Psychology to Education

Which of the following statements best reflects the relationship between academic self-concept and GPA (academic achievement) for the following two groups of students?