Chapter 9 | Motivation

Question 1

A person who wants to maintain consistency across people, situations, and events most closely adheres to which theory?

Answer 1

Balance theory

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of cognitive dissonance?

Answer 2

Kara doesn’t like Britney. She takes time out of her day to visit Britney.

Question 3

Which of the following does NOT describe one of Maslow’s deprivation needs?

Answer 3

Pursuing higher education

Question 4

Which is true concerning goal orientations?

Answer 4

Learning goals facilitate achievement motivation better.

Question 5

“Wow! I really like how quietly Marcus is standing in line, ready to go to the gym!” This is an example of:

Answer 5

Social comparison

Question 6

The danger of using extrinsic motivation (rewards) is that _______________.

Answer 6

it can decrease or replace intrinsic motivation

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT one of the sources of intrinsic motivation?

Answer 7

Rewards

Question 8

Pat believes that the reason for her success in reading is the effort she puts into it. Pat is reflecting what type of locus of control?

Answer 8

Internal

Question 9

Harry is apathetic and certain that he is not able to do the work. He makes poor marks in school and is not inclined to seek help. According to attribution theory, Harry is typical of students who attribute their failures to causes that are

Answer 9

internal, stable, and uncontrollable.

Question 10

Tammy received her fourth F in her math class. She accepted the grade and believes that there is nothing she can do to improve her scores. Tammy appears to be experiencing

Answer 10

learned helplessness.