Essay Exam 1 Preparation Chapter 5

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What is the difference between an external event being controlling and an external event being informational?

  • Controlling events restrict autonomy, while informational events enhance autonomy. (correct)
  • Controlling events limit information, while informational events offer alternatives.
  • Controlling events provide choices, while informational events dictate actions.
  • Controlling events guide behavior, while informational events explain behavior.

What causes amotivation according to the text?

  • Lack of competence and autonomy support. (correct)
  • Intrinsic motivation and autonomy fulfillment.
  • Micromanagement and overbearing guidance.
  • Excessive challenge and insufficient feedback.

What is one way autonomy relates to intrinsic motivation?

  • Autonomy dampens motivation levels.
  • Autonomy enhances intrinsic motivation. (correct)
  • Autonomy diminishes the need for competence.
  • Autonomy boosts extrinsic motivation only.

What is the role of environmental incentives, consequences, and rewards in extrinsic motivation?

<p>They help initiate and regulate extrinsic motivation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one environmental event that nurtures the need for competence?

<p>Activities tailored to individual skill levels. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In operant conditioning, what does the following term represent: S : R 🡪 C?

<p>It shows the connection between response and consequence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a positive reinforcer?

<p>Giving a gold star for completing homework (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Csikszentmihalyi's model of flow explain the relationship between activity challenge and personal competence?

<p>Flow arises when competence surpasses challenge. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can punishment and negative reinforcement be distinguished?

<p>Punishment always involves adding something aversive (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can any task be made enjoyable according to flow theory?

<p>By adjusting task difficulty and enhancing skill levels. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are three unintended side effects of using punishment?

<p>Fear, aggression, avoidance of the punisher (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to cognitive evaluation theory, what are the two functional aspects of all extrinsic events?

<p>Controlling aspect and informational aspect (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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