Valdosta State University Department of Psychology PSY310  Edcational Psychology Instructor: John H. Hummel, Ph.D.

UNIT 8 PRATICE QUIZ #1 Motivation

1. Define 2 of the following terms: MOTIVATION, COGNITIVE DISSONANCE, LEARNED HELPLESSNESS, LOCUS OF CONTROL. (4)

2. According to the text, motivation has two dimensions, intensity and _______________ (1).

A. Both Jan and Tom want to become engineers. Jan takes science and math electives while Bob only takes science electics and required math classes. On which dimension of motivation do Jan and Bob differ? (2) ____________________ Explain your answer. (1)

3. Maslow's hierarchy of needs are divided into GROWTH and DEFICIENCY needs. List and describe the needs associated with ONE of the two categories. (4)

4. List the four explanations for success/failure associated with attribution theory. (4)

5. Which type of grading standard(s) is most clearly associated with competitive grading systems? (2)

6. There are FIVE categories of reinforcers available for use as consequences including EXCHANGEABLE and SOCIAL. Name 2 of the remaining 3 categories (2) and give an example of each of the two categories you listed. (2)

7. Define what ILE stands for. (1)

8. Describe three of the major features associated with cooperative learning. (6)

Last Updated: May 20, 1997