Author Question: Your reasoning is good, Mr. Krathwohl comments in response to Bessie's frustration as she tries to ... (Read 20 times)

james · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Your reasoning is good, Mr. Krathwohl comments in response to Bessie's frustration as she tries to solve a perplexing algebra problem. But you're missing one little piece of information. I know that you can do it. Try the problem again. You can do it. Of the following, the theory that best explains Mr. Krathwohl's attempts to increase Bessie's motivation to continue trying is:

a. expectancy x value theory.
b. self-efficacy theory.
c. goal theory.
d. self-determination theory.

Question 2

A teacher decides to give her students extra time on a test to minimize test anxiety. In this situation, the students' self-efficacy is most likely to be influenced by which of the following factors?

a. Past performance
b. Modeling
c. Verbal persuasion
d. Psychological state