Chapters 6

Question 1

What is reinforcement

Answer 1

The use of rewards and punishment

Question 2

What are two principles of reinforcement

Answer 2

1. If something results in good consequences then people tend to repeat the behavior to achieve positive reinforcement
2. If something results in an unpleasant consequence then people tend not to repeat their behavior to avoid negative consequences

Question 3

What are some principles for positive reinforcement

Answer 3

Reward effort
Reward emotional and social skill
Reward performance and as well as outcome

Question 4

What are some inappropriate approaches to motivation

Answer 4

Focus on criticism
Employ guilt
Focus on criticism with sarcasm
Use physical abuse

Question 5

What is intrinsic motivation

Answer 5

Inside yourself (self motivation)

Question 6

What is passion

Answer 6

A strong desire toward an activity someone likes

Question 7

What is harmonious passion

Answer 7

Strong desire to engage in activity .. Becomes part of ones identity

Question 8

What is obsessive passion

Answer 8

Uncontrollably desire to participate in an activity that does not become part of ones identity

Question 9

What is extrinsic motivation

Answer 9

Getting paid for an activity (scholarship)

Question 10

Research shows that being paid for working on an intrinsically interesting activity can decrease a persons intrinsic motivation for activity
True/False

Answer 10

True