Motivation Basics
What type of motivation involves doing something because you genuinely enjoy it?
Intrinsic motivation
According to Maslow, which needs include food, water, and shelter?
Physiological needs
A student says, "I'm just bad at math and will never improve." What mindset is this?
Fixed mindset
A student studies because they want to understand the material, not just earn an A. What type of goal is this?
Learning goal
What is it called when students believe failure is inevitable regardless of effort?
learned helplessness
A student completes homework because their parents promised them money. What type of motivation is this?
Extrinsic motivation
Which needs involve friendship, acceptance, and relationships?
Belongingness and love needs
Which theory explains how students interpret the causes of their successes and failures?
Attribution theory
A student crams the night before an exam just to get a high grade. What type of goal does this illustrate?
Performance goal
Which theory connects motivation to how likely someone believes success is?
Expectancy theory
Which experiment showed that promising rewards for drawing could reduce children's later interest in drawing?
Lepper's experiment
What is the difference between growth needs and deficiency needs?
Growth needs encourage personal development, while deficiency needs arise from something a person lacks
A student blames a bad grade on bad luck. Is this an internal or external attribution?
External attribution
What is the term for students taking responsibility for their learning by setting goals, choosing strategies, and reflecting on progress?
Self-regulated learning
A student stops trying after repeated failures because they believe nothing will change. What concept does this demonstrate?
Learned helplessness
In Lepper's experiment, which group showed reduced interest in drawing afterward?
Children who were promised a reward beforehand
What is the highest level of Maslow's hierarchy?
Self-actualization
What are the three dimensions of attribution theory discussed in the presentation?
Locus of control, stability, and controllability
Name three things a self-regulated learner might do.
set learning goals, make study plans, use learning strategies, or reflect on results
What teaching strategy breaks difficult tasks into smaller, manageable steps?
scaffolding
Why might rewarding students for an activity they already enjoy decrease their intrinsic motivation?
Students may begin focusing on earning the reward rather than enjoying the activity itself.
A student has their basic needs met and is focused on developing their abilities and reaching their full potential. Which need is this?
Self-actualization
A student believes they failed because they lack natural ability. Is this attribution internal or external, stable or unstable, and controllable or uncontrollable?
internal, stable, and generally perceived as uncontrollable
Two students prepare for an exam. One focuses on mastering the material, while the other focuses on outperforming classmates. What are their respective goal orientations?
Learning goal and performance goal
According to expectancy theory, what two factors influence a person's motivation to achieve a goal?
Their expectation of success and how much they value the outcome