Video Study Guide: Psychology of Self-Motivation (Geller)

Question 1

Dr. Geller says we should ask the following questions to know if someone feels empowered:

Can you do it?
Will it _____?
Is it worth it?

Answer 1

work

Question 2

Which of the following examples are some of the ways that Dr. Geller says we can make people feel competent?

(Select all that apply)

Give them easier tasks.
Give them a raise.
Give them feedback.
Give them recognition.

Answer 2

Give them feedback.
Give them recognition.

Question 3

Dr. Geller advises us to be a _______ seeker instead of a(n)_____ avoider.

Answer 3

success
failure

Question 4

According to Dr. Geller, which of the following reasons makes community so important to motivation?

(Select all that apply)

Belonging to a community makes us happier.

It is too hard to do things by ourselves.

It gives us a sense of connection to others

We can make other people do our work for us.

Answer 4

Belonging to a community makes us happier.

It gives us a sense of connection to others

Question 5

These variables fuel self-motivation:

competence
consequences
choices

Answer 5

community