Developmental Psychology

Melinda, Justin, and Jackson considered several ways to complete their project for architecture clas

Melinda, Justin, and Jackson considered several ways to complete their project for architecture clas

Melinda, Justin, and Jackson considered several ways to complete their project for architecture class by generating as many thoughts or ideas as possible and allowing the ideas to build upon one another. This process is also known as __________.

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Creative people are better able to generate different ideas or more complex ideas from a single star

Creative people are better able to generate different ideas or more complex ideas from a single star

Creative people are better able to generate different ideas or more complex ideas from a single starting point. Being able to generate these ideas is also known as ___________.
a.   familiarity
b.   strategy
c.   divergent thinking
d.   e

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Sheeba

The more a person knows about a concept, business, sport, art, or other area, the greater and broade

The more a person knows about a concept, business, sport, art, or other area, the greater and broade

The more a person knows about a concept, business, sport, art, or other area, the greater and broader his or her range of experiences in that area. Within the area of creativity, this is also known as _________.
a.   familiarity
b.   strategy

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Sheeba

Contrary to popular belief, it took the Wright brothers ______ years of trial and error before the “

Contrary to popular belief, it took the Wright brothers ______ years of trial and error before the “

Contrary to popular belief, it took the Wright brothers ______ years of trial and error before the “first flight” at Kitty Hawk, NC.
a.   two
b.   five
c.   eight
d.   ten

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Sheeba

___________ involves producing something that is both novel and useful.

___________ involves producing something that is both novel and useful.

___________ involves producing something that is both novel and useful.
a.   Problem solving
b.   Creativity
c.   Evaluation
d.   Practice

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Sheeba

Which of the following is an example of an avoidance goal?

Which of the following is an example of an avoidance goal?

Which of the following is an example of an avoidance goal?
a.   I am going to walk 30 minutes each day.
b.   I am going to drink less coffee each day.
c.   I am going to spend more time with the kids.
d.   I am going to take more time fo

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Sheeba

Which of the following is an example of an approach goal?

Which of the following is an example of an approach goal?

Which of the following is an example of an approach goal?
a.   I am going to walk 30 minutes each day.
b.   I am going to drink less coffee each day.
c.   I am going to cut back on sweets.
d.   I am going to spend less time on the comput

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Sheeba

______________ goals are framed in terms of what you are trying not to do, whereas ______ goals are

______________ goals are framed in terms of what you are trying not to do, whereas ______ goals are

______________ goals are framed in terms of what you are trying not to do, whereas ______ goals are framed in terms of what you are trying to accomplish.
a.   Approach; extrinsic
b.   Extrinsic; avoidance
c.   Avoidance; approach
d.   Po

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Sheeba

______________ goals involve describing what you are trying not to do.

______________ goals involve describing what you are trying not to do.

______________ goals involve describing what you are trying not to do.
a.   Approach
b.   Extrinsic
c.   Avoidance
d.   Positive

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Sheeba

Goal setting in helping achievement motivation is especially helpful when goals are framed or worded

Goal setting in helping achievement motivation is especially helpful when goals are framed or worded

Goal setting in helping achievement motivation is especially helpful when goals are framed or worded in a __________way.
a.   negative
b.   extrinsic
c.   challenging
d.   positive

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Sheeba

For goals to be helpful in increasing motivation, they have to be __________ and achievable.

For goals to be helpful in increasing motivation, they have to be __________ and achievable.

For goals to be helpful in increasing motivation, they have to be __________ and achievable.
a.   easy
b.   extrinsic
c.   challenging
d.   intrinsic

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Sheeba

One of the key elements in fostering achievement motivation involves setting __________ goals.

One of the key elements in fostering achievement motivation involves setting __________ goals.

One of the key elements in fostering achievement motivation involves setting __________ goals.
a.   specific
b.   extrinsic
c.   control-based
d.   general

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Sheeba

__________ rewards are more likely to strengthen the internal sense of satisfaction a person has alr

__________ rewards are more likely to strengthen the internal sense of satisfaction a person has alr

__________ rewards are more likely to strengthen the internal sense of satisfaction a person has already gained from the mastery associated with completing a task.
a.   Intrinsic
b.   Informational
c.   Control-based
d.   Mastery

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Sheeba

Control-based rewards decrease a person’s focus on performance and detracts from the inherent enjoym

Control-based rewards decrease a person’s focus on performance and detracts from the inherent enjoym

Control-based rewards decrease a person’s focus on performance and detracts from the inherent enjoyment of the task.
a.    True
b.   False

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Sheeba

If Jessica remembers her books and assignments for a week, her mom will take her for ice cream. Prov

If Jessica remembers her books and assignments for a week, her mom will take her for ice cream. Prov

If Jessica remembers her books and assignments for a week, her mom will take her for ice cream. Providing incentives for doing well on a task that will be accomplished in the future is known as a(n) _______ reward.
a.   intrinsic
b.   informat

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Sheeba

Jessica scored a hundred on a very difficult science test. To congratulate her, mom surprised her wi

Jessica scored a hundred on a very difficult science test. To congratulate her, mom surprised her wi

Jessica scored a hundred on a very difficult science test. To congratulate her, mom surprised her with an afternoon of swimming. This is an example of a (n) _______ reward.
a.   intrinsic
b.   informational
c.   control-based
d.   mast

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Sheeba

__________ rewards given after a person has completed a task inform a person that he or she has done

__________ rewards given after a person has completed a task inform a person that he or she has done

__________ rewards given after a person has completed a task inform a person that he or she has done well.
a.   Intrinsic
b.   Informational
c.   Control-based
d.   Mastery

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Sheeba

Extrinsic motivation stimulates enjoyment of a task as well as higher achievement in that area.

Extrinsic motivation stimulates enjoyment of a task as well as higher achievement in that area.

Extrinsic motivation stimulates enjoyment of a task as well as higher achievement in that area.
a.   True
b.   False

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Sheeba

Samantha continues to practice her multiplication in order to beat her own time. Because she is work

Samantha continues to practice her multiplication in order to beat her own time. Because she is work

Samantha continues to practice her multiplication in order to beat her own time. Because she is working on the task in order to improve her own skill level, we would say she has a  ___________ goal.
a.   intrinsic
b.   leadership
c.

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Sheeba

_____________ goals involve focusing on improving one’s level of skill or competence at the task.

_____________ goals involve focusing on improving one’s level of skill or competence at the task.

_____________ goals involve focusing on improving one’s level of skill or competence at the task.
a.   Intrinsic
b.   Leadership
c.   Performance
d.   Mastery

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Sheeba

Jami practices her multiplication tables so she can get them right and earn her teacher’s praise. Th

Jami practices her multiplication tables so she can get them right and earn her teacher’s praise. Th

Jami practices her multiplication tables so she can get them right and earn her teacher’s praise. This is an example of a(n) ________goal.
a.   intrinsic
b.   leadership
c.   performance
d.   mastery

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Sheeba

___________ goals focus on specific levels of achievement whereas _________ goals focus on improving

___________ goals focus on specific levels of achievement whereas _________ goals focus on improving

___________ goals focus on specific levels of achievement whereas _________ goals focus on improving one’s skill or competence at the task.
a.   Intrinsic; extrinsic
b.   Mastery; performance
c.   Performance; mastery
d.   Cooperative; i

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Sheeba

If one is extrinsically motivated to accomplish some tasks, that is the only type of motivation that

If one is extrinsically motivated to accomplish some tasks, that is the only type of motivation that

If one is extrinsically motivated to accomplish some tasks, that is the only type of motivation that will work for all tasks.
a.   True
b.   False

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Sheeba

Carson had a hard time remembering her books, homework, and supplies from school. After punishing he

Carson had a hard time remembering her books, homework, and supplies from school. After punishing he

Carson had a hard time remembering her books, homework, and supplies from school. After punishing her did not work, her mother allowed her to earn rewards for each time she remembered her materials. This strategy is also known as _________ motivation

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Sheeba

Giving students money for grades or rewards for reading is a form of _________ motivation.

Giving students money for grades or rewards for reading is a form of _________ motivation.

Giving students money for grades or rewards for reading is a form of _________ motivation.
a.   intrinsic
b.   leadership
c.   extrinsic
d.   cooperative

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Sheeba

Darren plays golf because he enjoys the sport. His motivation for playing golf is a(n) _______ one.a

Darren plays golf because he enjoys the sport. His motivation for playing golf is a(n) _______ one.a

Darren plays golf because he enjoys the sport. His motivation for playing golf is a(n) _______ one.
a.   intrinsic
b.   leadership
c.   extrinsic
d.   cooperative

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Sheeba

Pursuing or engaging in something for the internal rewards it brings is also known as ____________.a

Pursuing or engaging in something for the internal rewards it brings is also known as ____________.a

Pursuing or engaging in something for the internal rewards it brings is also known as ____________.
a.   intrinsic motivation
b.   leadership motivation
c.   extrinsic motivation
d.   cooperative motivation

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Sheeba

Bruce thinks it is important to do his best at anything he pursues. He is high in _____________.

Bruce thinks it is important to do his best at anything he pursues. He is high in _____________.

Bruce thinks it is important to do his best at anything he pursues. He is high in _____________.
a.   achievement motivation
b.   leadership motivation
c.   accelerated direction
d.   enjoyment

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Sheeba

Overall, Eagly, Makhijani, and Klonsky (1992) found that group members are more likely to approve th

Overall, Eagly, Makhijani, and Klonsky (1992) found that group members are more likely to approve th

Overall, Eagly, Makhijani, and Klonsky (1992) found that group members are more likely to approve the leadership of those individuals who:
a.   do the best job.
b.   fit preconceived notions of “a leader”.
c.   contrast the expected stereoty

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Sheeba

According to researchers Porter, Geis, and Jennings (Walstead), differences in leadership opportunit

According to researchers Porter, Geis, and Jennings (Walstead), differences in leadership opportunit

According to researchers Porter, Geis, and Jennings (Walstead), differences in leadership opportunities between men and women are due to:
a.   lack of leadership opportunities for women.
b.   the conflict women feel concerning the juggle of wo

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Sheeba

According to Crosby (1991), although females are considered equally task-oriented as men and have th

According to Crosby (1991), although females are considered equally task-oriented as men and have th

According to Crosby (1991), although females are considered equally task-oriented as men and have the advantage of greater relationship orientation, they are less likely to be leaders due to:
a.   lack of leadership opportunities for women.

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Sheeba

In a study by Eagly & Karau (1991), although males were considered better task leaders, they were no

In a study by Eagly & Karau (1991), although males were considered better task leaders, they were no

In a study by Eagly & Karau (1991), although males were considered better task leaders, they were not considered better overall leaders.
a.   True
b.   False

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Sheeba

In a study by Eagly & Karau (1991), even when leadership qualities were evaluated first, men were el

In a study by Eagly & Karau (1991), even when leadership qualities were evaluated first, men were el

In a study by Eagly & Karau (1991), even when leadership qualities were evaluated first, men were elected to the leadership positions in ______% of the cases.
a.   10
b.   34
c.   67
d.   82

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Sheeba

Although females are perceived to be more relationship-oriented in their leadership style, in fact t

Although females are perceived to be more relationship-oriented in their leadership style, in fact t

Although females are perceived to be more relationship-oriented in their leadership style, in fact they are as task oriented as males.
a.   True
b.   False

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Sheeba

In general, men are more likely to rely on __________ leadership, whereas women are more likely to r

In general, men are more likely to rely on __________ leadership, whereas women are more likely to r

In general, men are more likely to rely on __________ leadership, whereas women are more likely to rely on ___________ leadership. 
a.   gender neutral; achievement oriented
b.   maternalistic; paternalistic
c.   task-oriented; a combi

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Sheeba

According to Powell (1993), although there are gender differences when it comes to leadership styles

According to Powell (1993), although there are gender differences when it comes to leadership styles

According to Powell (1993), although there are gender differences when it comes to leadership styles, there are actually more similarities.
a.   True
b.   False

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Sheeba

One study in Iran identified good leaders as being nurturing, supportive, and _________.

One study in Iran identified good leaders as being nurturing, supportive, and _________.

One study in Iran identified good leaders as being nurturing, supportive, and _________.
a.   gender neutral
b.   achievement oriented
c.   individualistic
d.   “like a father”

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Sheeba

Compared to collectivistic cultures, people from individualistic cultures place a higher value on __

Compared to collectivistic cultures, people from individualistic cultures place a higher value on __

Compared to collectivistic cultures, people from individualistic cultures place a higher value on ___________ in the workplace.
a.   relationships
b.   achievement
c.   cooperation
d.   nurturing

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Sheeba

According to Kegen’s (1982) model, compared to transactional leaders, transformational leaders opera

According to Kegen’s (1982) model, compared to transactional leaders, transformational leaders opera

According to Kegen’s (1982) model, compared to transactional leaders, transformational leaders operate on ________ level of development.
a.   the same
b.   a much lower
c.   the highest
d.   a comparable

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Sheeba

According to Robert Kegen (1982), transactional leaders relying on low-level exchanges appear to be

According to Robert Kegen (1982), transactional leaders relying on low-level exchanges appear to be

According to Robert Kegen (1982), transactional leaders relying on low-level exchanges appear to be motivated by  _______ and transactional leaders relying on high-level exchanges appear to be motivated by ________.
a.   their own agendas; po

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