Author Question: Martin decides to take a physics class, even though he has a very weak science background. While he ... (Read 94 times)

dejastew · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Martin decides to take a physics class, even though he has a very weak science background. While he is looking forward to the experience, he is also a little nervous. Martin's friend Toshio remarks Man, you're crazy I'd never take that class because I'd fail According to Atkinson, Martin and Toshio differ in their

a. level of interest.
b. self-concept.
c. need for achievement.
d. attribution patterns.

Question 2

According to the cognitive development theory of motivation

a. the intrinsic value of overcoming cognitive disequilibrium drives learning.
b. extrinsic rewards are necessary before intrinsic motivation occurs.
c. the teacher should provide role models to model appropriate learning behavior.
d. steps in learning should be small enough that the student is assured of being rewarded at regular intervals.