Chapter 12

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What may cause a student to freeze during tests, impacting their future prospects?

Pressure from art galleries

Forgetfulness about scientific concepts (correct)

Curiosity about psychological aspects

Lack of social goals

Which factor can negatively affect a student's motivation according to the text?

Temporary incentives

Strong self-confidence (correct)

Enduring values

Energetic desires

How does the text describe the impact of a student's parents on their motivation?

Increases self-confidence

Negatively affects intrinsic motivation (correct)

Enthusiastically energizes values

Diminishes their fear of tests

What may be a consequence of a student persisting in Shakespeare studies despite difficulties?

Dim prospects for the future Signup and view all the answers

What can lead a student to freeze on questions in their science class?

A lack of curiosity about learning Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the effects of basic traits and states on a student's motivation?

Energizes values temporarily Signup and view all the answers

What concept does the text suggest as being related to the student's situation and fears during tests?

Personal expectations Signup and view all the answers

Which factor mentioned in the text can be seen as an energizer for a student's motivation towards a task?

'Incentives' towards personal goals Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor that leads to higher achievement according to the text?

Situational interest Signup and view all the answers

What may students develop if they feel competent and successful?

Long-lasting interests Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what is described as a trigger for interest development?

Excitement about the activity Signup and view all the answers

What aspect is mentioned as a common characteristic of students who enjoy music, sports, languages, and films?

Long-lasting interests Signup and view all the answers

Which element is emphasized as crucial for triggering situational interest in students?

Positive emotions Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested as a potential outcome of situational interest in terms of student behavior?

Increased persistence Signup and view all the answers

Which type of interest is implied to have a more lasting impact on students?

Situational interest Signup and view all the answers

What is described as an important factor in students' excitement about education?

Initial interest triggers Signup and view all the answers

What is a common theme mentioned in the text regarding setting goals?

Striving to accomplish individual goals helps reduce discrepancies between intentions and actions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of striving for goal-directed behavior?

It helps students become aware of their condition and goals they want to accomplish. Signup and view all the answers

Intrinsic motivation is associated with which aspect of goal setting according to the text?

Striving towards improving performance through goal-directed tasks. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the ideal addition attention mentioned in the text?

It often leads students to feel more comfortable in their condition. Signup and view all the answers

How does striving for goal attainment affect students, according to the text?

It helps bridge the gap between setting goals and accomplishing them. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of routine regarding goal setting according to the text?

Routine helps motivate individuals and set clear goals for next tasks. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to focus on goal-directed tasks according to the text?

To motivate individuals and maintain attention on specific goals. Signup and view all the answers

What type of goals do mastery-oriented students typically set?

Learning goals focused on effort and improvement Signup and view all the answers

How do failure-avoiding students typically view failure?

As a threat to their perceived abilities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of failure-accepting students?

They view failure as an opportunity to learn Signup and view all the answers

What type of attributions do mastery-oriented students make for failure?

They attribute failure to lack of effort Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following strategies is likely to be adopted by failure-avoiding students?

Pretending not to care about their performance Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of students with an entity view of ability?

They believe ability is fixed and cannot be changed Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following strategies is likely to be adopted by mastery-oriented students?

Seeking challenging tasks to improve their abilities Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of learned helplessness?

Giving up easily and not trying new strategies Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between mastery and performance goals?

Mastery goals focus on learning and understanding, while performance goals focus on outperforming others. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of students with mastery goals?

They are primarily concerned with outperforming their peers. Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of performance goals?

They can interfere with cognitive processing and learning. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about work-avoidance goals is true?

They involve a focus on minimizing effort and avoiding challenging tasks. Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of mastery goals?

They promote the use of effective learning strategies and persistence. Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of performance goals for students?

They may choose easier tasks to avoid feeling uncomfortable or losing confidence. Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the relationship between goal orientations and motivation?

Mastery goals are associated with intrinsic motivation, while performance goals are associated with extrinsic motivation. Signup and view all the answers