Educational Psychology Ch. 13 Quiz

55. Research shows which of the following factors contributes to the decline in students' intrinsic motivation as they move to higher grades?

All of the answers are correct.

101. R. W. White proposed the idea that people are motivated to deal effectively with their environment. Which of the following best describes this idea?

Competence motivation

81. In which of the following scenarios does the extrinsic reward undermine the student's motivation to learn?

Douglass read dozens of books as quickly as he could because he wanted to win a race with classmates to read the most books by the end of the year.

96. According to Maslow, most people stop maturing after they have satisfied which need?

Esteem

97. The behavioral perspective emphasizes which of the following as a key in determining a student's motivation?

External rewards and punishments

63. Current research shows intrinsic motivation is positively linked to which of the following?

Higher grades and standardized test scores

94. Critics of Maslow argue which of the following?

Individuals do not necessarily meet their needs in the order that Maslow describes.

87. Ben performed poorly on his first math exam. As a result of this experience, Ben sought help from his teacher and a tutor. Subsequently, Ben did very well on his next math exam. In this scenario, Ben sought help because he perceived that his poor performance was because of which of the following?

Internal, unstable factors that could be controlled

60. Jack Randall has just been assigned to Riverview High. While he is excited about teaching, he is concerned about his ability to teach effectively given that the school serves primarily low-income, inner-city families. What valid concern might Jack be experiencing?

Lack of quality academic support services

61. In her third-period calculus course, Ms. Littleton notices that Rhianna seems excited by challenging concepts and problems, while other students often feel threatened and give up. She uses effective learning strategies and focuses "on the process, not the product." Which of the following best describes Rhianna's mindset?

Mastery motivation

57. Ms. Nightingale notices one of her students, Isabelle, has been staring out the window more than remaining on task. Isabelle is new to the school, and Ms. Nightingale wonders if she feels out of place and disconnected from her friends and family back in Spain. Which of the following most readily explains Isabelle's apathy?

Need for relatedness

62. Of the following strategies, which is least likely to foster a sense of self-determination and choice?

Offer praise to students for following directions in the book.

92. According to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, which of the following needs must be satisfied first?

Physiological needs

64. Which of the following is not a type of intrinsic motivation?

Reward system

50. Justine is just not interested in learning Spanish. Mrs. Rodriguez has tried numerous strategies in an effort to motivate Justine. Which of the following strategies should Mrs. Rodriguez try next?

Share the benefits of understanding the Spanish language.

37. Which of the following is the most appropriate strategy for helping students overcome their perfectionist tendencies?

Teaching them to use behavioral strategies

108. John is motivated by the need to excel. He enjoys the feeling of accomplishment he gets from mastering a task. Therefore, he doesn't understand his sister's apathy toward school. The only way she is motivated to do anything is by the teacher offering the students endless toys and trinkets for good work. Which motivational perspective does his sister subscribe to?

The behavioral perspective

107. John is motivated by the need to excel. He enjoys the feeling of accomplishment he gets from mastering a task. Therefore, he doesn't understand his sister's apathy toward school. The only way she is motivated to do anything is by the teacher offering the students endless toys and trinkets for good work. Which motivational perspective does John subscribe to?

The cognitive perspective

104. Teachers are attending the first faculty meeting of the school year in order to discuss strategies to enhance student motivation. Mr. Daniel states that there should be a way to build students' needs into the curriculum. What motivational perspective does Mr. Daniel subscribe to?

The humanistic perspective

106. Mr. Leeland, a school principal, is sitting down with the school's new third-grade teacher. The two are discussing the best way to motivate students in today's classrooms. The new teacher, however, raises the issue of how relationships and connections to family and friends are vital. Students will have a more positive attitude toward school and learning if they have supportive relationships. What motivational perspective does this new teacher subscribe to?

The social perspective

73. Which of the following statements is true of children who display mastery orientation?

They are primarily task-oriented.

38. Which of the following is the most likely characteristic of students who are perfectionists?

They are prone to low self-esteem.

58. Paco's test scores and study skills in math have vastly improved over the last nine weeks. He seems to take more interest in his learning. What role did his parents play in enhancing motivation?

They took an interest in his math assignments and teacher correspondence, so that they can provide appropriate support and challenge.

66. In the context of optimal experiences and flow, when students face a challenging task that they don't believe they have adequate skills to master, they experience _____.

anxiety

35. According to Jere Brophy, the most difficult motivation problem involves students who are:

uninterested in learning.