CH 11

Question 1

Achievement Process

Answer 1

Intrinsic Motivation: Internal factors such as self-determination, curiosity, challenge, and effort.
Extrinsic Motivation: External rewards and punishment

Question 1

Achievement Process - Attribution theory

Answer 1

Discovering the underlying causes of behavior in an effort to make sense of that behavior.

Question 2

Achievement Process - Mastery orientation

Answer 2

Preferred over helpless or a performance orientation in achievement situations. Self-efficacy is the belief that one can master a situation and attain positive outcomes that promote achievement.

Question 3

Achievement Process - Mastery orientation continued

Answer 3

Goal setting, planning, and self-monitoring are important aspects of achievement. Delayed gratification plays an important role in the ability to reach goals.

Question 4

Peers and Friends

Answer 4

They are important for adolescent achievement.

Question 5

Mentors

Answer 5

Social relationships, peers, parents, teachers, and mentors can be key to achievement.

Question 6

Obstacles to achievement

Answer 6

Procrastination, perfectionism, being overwhelmed by anxiety and protecting self-worth by avoiding failure.
Unrealistic expectations.

Question 7

Obstacles to achievement solutions

Answer 7

Identifying values and goals
Time management
Dividing an overwhelming task into smaller parts.