Question 1

Yancy is a motivational speaker. Based on self-determination theory, what is he most likely to encourage people to pursue in order to find meaning in life?

Accepted Answer

Close relationships

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Money

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An average level of intelligence

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Traveling

Question 2

Dr. Vulvokov wants to conduct a study on the extent to which affiliation need impacts happiness levels. Which of the following would be an appropriate operational definition of affiliation need in this study?

Accepted Answer

The number of close friends someone has

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The amount of money earned

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The amount of free time someone uses to pursue their hobbies

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The number of degrees someone has earned

Question 3

Alan plays video games every day after school until 11:00 p.m. Which of the following would be a logical and objective conclusion that one might draw about Alan?

Accepted Answer

Alan’s grades are lower than his peers’ grades, and he has higher levels of anxiety than his peers.

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Alan’s grades are similar to his peers’ grades, although he has lower levels of anxiety than his peers.

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Alan’s grades are higher than his peers’ grades, but he has higher levels of anxiety than his peers.

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Alan’s grades are lower than his peers’ grades, but he has lower levels of anxiety than his peers.

Question 4

Which of the following graphs roughly depicts the relationship between achievement motivation and mental health?

Accepted Answer

Graph C

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Graph A

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Graph B

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Graph D

Question 5

Fergie wants to earn the highest possible score on her final chemistry exam. What advice would you give her to help her achieve her goal?

Accepted Answer

“Tell your friends and family about your goal rather than keeping it to yourself.”

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“Avoid giving yourself immediate rewards, which diminish motivation.” b. c. d.

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“Visualize how satisfied you’ll be when you get your test back and see that A.”

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“Avoid over-monitoring yourself, which leads to performance anxiety.”

Question 6

Fifth-graders Josslyn and JaCorie each got an A on their science project. Josslyn worked hard because her parents give her money whenever she earns a grade above a B on an assignment. JaCorie worked hard because he enjoys learning. Which of the following are logical and objective future outcomes for Josslyn and JaCorie?

Accepted Answer

JaCorie is likely to earn more advanced degrees than Josslyn.

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Josslyn is likely to earn more extrinsic rewards than JaCorie. b. c. d.

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Josslyn is likely to perform better in school than JaCorie.

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JaCorie is likely to take fewer challenging classes than Josslyn.

Question 7

Paola believes that humans are “social animals.” Which of the following best aligns with Paola’s views?

Accepted Answer

Affiliation need

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Achievement motivation

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Self-determination theory

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Social comparison

Question 8

Sandra’s friends excluded her from a party, and she is feeling shunned and left out. Sandra is experiencing

Accepted Answer

ostracism.

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belonging.

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self-determination.

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affiliation.

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