An outcome an individual hopes to achieve is best described as a(n):
a. expectation.
b. need.
c. belief.
d. goal.
Ques. 2Explain why the x in expectancy x value theory is important for explaining people's motivation. Offer an example to illustrate your explanation.
What will be an ideal response?
Ques. 3Mary failed Spanish twice. She said, What is the use? Even if I repeat it, I won't pass. These statements best illustrate the concept(s) of:
a. learned helplessness.
b. uncontrollable attributions.
c. extrinsic locus of control.
d. competence and skill mastery.
Ques. 4The student whose emotional reaction is most likely to be guilt is:
a. Ken.
b. John.
c. Korri.
d. Pam.
Ques. 5Joe said, I just can't do geometry. I never liked angles. Based on attribution theory his response best represents:
a. an excuse because he is not doing well in geometry.
b. lack of interest in geometry.
c. an effort to protect his self-worth by not trying.
d. explaining lack of success as being due to lack of ability.
Ques. 6The student whose attribution is most likely to lead to increased achievement is:
a. Ken.
b. John.
c. Korri.
d. Pam.
Ques. 7The student who is in the greatest danger of developing learned helplessness is:
a. Ken.
b. John.
c. Korri.
d. Pam.
Ques. 8The students whose attributions are most nearly uncontrollable are:
a. Ken and John.
b. John and Korri.
c. Ken and Korri.
d. John and Pam.
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