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What is a key characteristic of motivation?
What is a key characteristic of motivation?
- It only affects physical performance.
- It eliminates the need for effort.
- It directs behavior toward particular goals. (correct)
- It solely focuses on past achievements.
How does a growth mindset view abilities?
How does a growth mindset view abilities?
- As static qualities determined at birth.
- As fixed traits that cannot be changed.
- As malleable and subject to change with effort. (correct)
- As individual attributes that do not require improvement.
Which aspect of motivation affects cognitive processing and choice?
Which aspect of motivation affects cognitive processing and choice?
- Its ability to enforce compliance.
- Its role in dictating reinforcing consequences. (correct)
- Its influence on environmental factors alone.
- Its impact on chronic stress levels.
What does a growth mindset encourage when facing challenges?
What does a growth mindset encourage when facing challenges?
Which of the following is NOT a result of motivation?
Which of the following is NOT a result of motivation?
Flashcards
Motivation
Motivation
An internal force that starts, directs, and keeps our actions going. It influences our goals, effort, and how we think.
Motivation & Goals
Motivation & Goals
Motivation directs us toward specific goals, making us want to achieve them.
Motivation & Effort
Motivation & Effort
Motivation leads to more energy and effort put into tasks.
Growth Mindset
Growth Mindset
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Growth Mindset & Challenges
Growth Mindset & Challenges
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Study Notes
Motivation Definition
- Motivation is an internal process that activates, guides, and maintains behavior over time.
- It directs behavior towards specific goals.
- It leads to increased effort and energy.
- It increases the initiation and persistence of activities.
- It affects cognitive processes and choices.
- It determines which consequences are reinforcing or punishing.
Growth Mindset Definition
- A growth mindset is the concept that abilities, such as intelligence or athleticism, can be developed through effort and persistence.
- Abilities are not fixed but can be changed.
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