Motivation
Question 1
Motivation
is an external process
is innate
resides only in students who are paying attention
is an internal process
Question 2
The concept of motivation is closely tied to the concept of:
The zone of proximal development
One trial learning
Operant conditioning
Classical conditioning
Question 3
According to Maslow, growth needs are:
Safety needs
Needs for knowing, appreciating, and understanding
The basic requirements for survival
Accomplished only after self-actualization
Question 4
What is the name of the theory of motivation that focuses on how people explain the causes of their own successes and failures?
field theory
attribution theory
cognitive dissonance
locus of control
Question 5
One concept that is central to attribution theory is:
operant conditioning
locus of control
discrimination learning
self-actualization
Question 6
A person with an external locus of control would likely:
be very focused on accomplishing the task at hand
attribute success or failure to the external things
attribute success or failure to one's efforts or abilities
be orderly and neat
Question 7
A reward that is external to the activity, such as recognition or a good grade, is called:
An internal drive state
A primary reinforcer
An intrinsic incentive
An extrinsic incentive
Question 8
If teachers communicates positive expectations, they will
Wait for students to respond
Avoid unnecessary achievement distinctions among students
Treat all students equally
All of the Above
Question 9
One fundamental principle of motivation which inspires students to work harder is when
Students know they will receive rewards
Students know that punishment may follow
Students set their own goals
Students follow reasonable goals set by others
Question 10
The most effective feedback incentives are those
about a student's specific progress
given infrequently
given frequently
about a student's overall progress