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Title: An eighth grader named Marianne consistently refuses to do difficult classroom assignments because ...
Post by: tdd09070 on Mar 14, 2018
An eighth grader named Marianne consistently refuses to do difficult classroom assignments because she's afraid of failing at them. Which one of the basic needs described in the textbook is Marianne most clearly trying to address?
 
  A) Her need for relatedness
  B) Her need for autonomy
  C) Her need for arousal
  D) Her need for competence

Ques. 2

Day after day, Raymond's history teacher lectures about the subject matter in a dry, unengaging manner and expects students simply to sit quietly and take notes. To make class a little more exciting for himself and the students sitting nearby, Raymond often draws cartoon faces on the tips of his fingers and performs little finger-puppet shows at his desk. Raymond's behavior in class can probably best be explained as:
 
  A) Satisfying his need for arousal.
  B) Reducing cognitive dissonance.
  C) Reflecting a high need for self-worth.
  D) Satisfying his need for relatedness.

Ques. 3

Several teachers complain, Our students just aren't motivated to do anything. Is it possible that these teachers are describing their students accurately?
 
  A) No, because virtually all students have motives of one kind or another.
  B) Perhaps, but only if the teachers are working in the elementary grades.
  C) Perhaps, but only if the teachers are working with high school students.
  D) Perhaps, especially if the teachers are working in low-income school districts.

Ques. 4

It is important for students to feel capable of succeeding at certain behaviors. This statement is most consistent with which one of the following theoretical perspectives of motivation?
 
  A) Social cognitive theory
  B) Interest theories
  C) Behaviorism
  D) Goal theory

Ques. 5

When students are engaged in cooperative learning groups, the teacher is primarily focused on monitoring students, facilitating their interactions, and giving feedback.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Ques. 6

Students are most likely to do things that in some way result in desirable consequences for themselves. This statement is most consistent with which one of the following theoretical perspectives of motivation?
 
  A) Attribution theory
  B) Behaviorism
  C) Humanism
  D) Self-worth theory


Title: An eighth grader named Marianne consistently refuses to do difficult classroom assignments because ...
Post by: zlcanady on Mar 14, 2018
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Title: An eighth grader named Marianne consistently refuses to do difficult classroom assignments because ...
Post by: tdd09070 on Mar 14, 2018
This is very helpful, my teacher this year is not good