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Gus would be best served by imagining himself _____
Gus would be best served by imagining himself _____
practicing hard and mastering the troublesome passage
This is consistent with the theory of _____
This is consistent with the theory of _____
reactance
Which form of decision avoidance involves choosing an option that requires one to do nothing?
Which form of decision avoidance involves choosing an option that requires one to do nothing?
default option
People influenced by the status quo bias are likely to _____
People influenced by the status quo bias are likely to _____
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Who is most likely to develop learned helplessness and refuse to try again?
Who is most likely to develop learned helplessness and refuse to try again?
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What should Dori know about the importance of freedom of choice?
What should Dori know about the importance of freedom of choice?
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A company facing extreme low morale and performance issues among its employees can improve the situation by _____
A company facing extreme low morale and performance issues among its employees can improve the situation by _____
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Who is likely to adjust best to newly implemented, exceptionally demanding productivity requirements at work?
Who is likely to adjust best to newly implemented, exceptionally demanding productivity requirements at work?
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When would you expect Jaclyn's motivation to wane?
When would you expect Jaclyn's motivation to wane?
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When people are overly optimistic about succeeding in a project without considering any possible problems, they have fallen prey to the _____
When people are overly optimistic about succeeding in a project without considering any possible problems, they have fallen prey to the _____
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A highly goal-oriented person experiencing constant intrusive thoughts about unfinished goals is most likely experiencing the _____
A highly goal-oriented person experiencing constant intrusive thoughts about unfinished goals is most likely experiencing the _____
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Pauletta is experiencing _____ when she neglects other goals while working on challenging problems.
Pauletta is experiencing _____ when she neglects other goals while working on challenging problems.
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What does it mean when a person experiences decision fatigue?
What does it mean when a person experiences decision fatigue?
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Which strategy is most likely to produce fast results for Stephen in improving his study skills?
Which strategy is most likely to produce fast results for Stephen in improving his study skills?
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What is the best way to teach young people to exert self-control over their sexual impulses?
What is the best way to teach young people to exert self-control over their sexual impulses?
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How can Ari continue to study through periods of low motivation?
How can Ari continue to study through periods of low motivation?
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What has research shown about concepts such as the death drive and fear of success?
What has research shown about concepts such as the death drive and fear of success?
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One of the reasons people may engage in harmful behaviors is _____, such as drinking alcohol to relax at parties.
One of the reasons people may engage in harmful behaviors is _____, such as drinking alcohol to relax at parties.
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Another reason people may engage in harmful behaviors is _____, such as when people use smokeless tobacco.
Another reason people may engage in harmful behaviors is _____, such as when people use smokeless tobacco.
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For Maxwell to work as a reward, he must have the ability to _____
For Maxwell to work as a reward, he must have the ability to _____
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Study Notes
Decision-Making and Motivation
- Gus should visualize effectively practicing difficult pieces for his senior recital to improve performance.
- Reactance theory suggests that prohibiting options enhances their allure.
- The default option is a decision avoidance strategy where individuals choose inaction.
- Status quo bias leads individuals to stick with their current circumstances rather than change.
Learned Helplessness and Autonomy
- Learned helplessness develops in individuals who attribute failures to unchangeable personal traits.
- Greater freedom in decision-making promotes behavioral flexibility and self-regulation, countering chaos in society.
- To boost morale, companies should provide employees with autonomy over decision-making and scheduling.
Career Adaptability and Motivation Fluctuations
- Individuals confident in their employability adapt better to demanding work environments.
- Motivation for long-term goals, like Jaclyn's pursuit of neuroscience, tends to decrease around the midpoint of the journey.
Cognitive Bias and Task Management
- The planning fallacy describes overoptimism in project success without proper risk assessment.
- The Zeigarnik effect indicates that highly goal-oriented individuals experience intrusive thoughts about uncompleted tasks.
- Goal shielding can lead individuals to neglect other responsibilities while focusing too intently on specific goals.
Decision Fatigue and Effective Study Habits
- Decision fatigue arises when people exhaust their mental energy on initial choices, leading to easier but less optimal later decisions.
- Keeping a daily calendar to track study time enhances strategic study habits and supports timely graduation.
Educational Approaches and Self-Control
- Abstinence-only education is deemed ineffective; teaching self-control through practical willpower development is recommended.
- Developing a study schedule can help maintain study habits during periods of low motivation.
Psychological Concepts and Risk Behaviors
- Modern research challenges Freud's "death drive" and Horner's "fear of success" theories, showing scant support for these ideas.
- Engaging in harmful behaviors can stem from making tradeoffs, such as using alcohol to reduce anxiety despite associated risks.
- Misunderstandings about the safety of smokeless tobacco can lead to harmful choices, highlighting the impact of faulty knowledge.
Reward Systems and Self-Regulation
- For rewards, like an amusement park trip to be effective, the ability to delay gratification is crucial, especially for children like Maxwell.
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Test your knowledge of key concepts from Chapter 4 of your psychology textbook. This quiz focuses on important theories and psychological terms that are essential for understanding human behavior and learning. Perfect for reviewing before exams or class discussions.
