This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Betsy gets the results of her math midterm and sees that see got an A. She thinks that her good ... (Read 112 times)

jazziefee

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 505
on: Jun 20, 2018
Betsy gets the results of her math midterm and sees that see got an A. She thinks that her good grade is a result of her hard work in studying. A final exam is coming up in her math course, so she studies very hard for it. This is an example of which approach to motivation?
 
  a. drive reduction
  b. self-efficacy
  c. self-esteem
  d. attribution

Question 2

Ashley believes that Prof. Lion, her professor, is always picking on her and criticizing her presentations much more harshly than those of her classmates. All this makes her pretty anxious and angry in his class. What course of action would be best for her to take?
 
  a. Talk to her professor so that he would change his behavior, and be less critical of her performance. She should also remind him that he should treat all his students the same way.
  b. Change her interpretation of the professor's behavior  for example, he criticizes her more because he expects more of her
  c. Try to survive this one semester by suppressing her anger as much as she can, and then move on with her life
  d. Discuss her positive feelings with the professor, such as how much she likes his lectures and hopefully that will change his behavior.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

xiaomengxian

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 311
Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

b. Change her interpretation of the professor's behavior  for example, he criticizes her more because he expects more of her


jazziefee

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 505
Reply #2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Thank you!


xiaomengxian

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 311
Reply #3 on: Jun 20, 2018
Happy to help


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection that has been fatal in at least 29% of cases, and in as many as 83% of cases, depending on the patient's health prior to infection. It has occurred often after natural disasters such as tornados, and early treatment is essential.

Did you know?

Less than one of every three adults with high LDL cholesterol has the condition under control. Only 48.1% with the condition are being treated for it.

Did you know?

Patients who have undergone chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer often complain of a lack of mental focus; memory loss; and a general diminution in abilities such as multitasking, attention span, and general mental agility.

Did you know?

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA was discovered in 1961 in the United Kingdom. It if often referred to as a superbug. MRSA infections cause more deaths in the United States every year than AIDS.

Methicilli ...
Did you know?

The FDA recognizes 118 routes of administration.

“Bad,” “neutral,” and “good” mutations. “Bad,” “neutral,” and “good” mutations.
National Sleep Foundation Survey Results National Sleep Foundation Survey Results
Blood types and results of donor and recipient combinations. Blood types and results of donor and recipient combinations.
Another question for grade 11 math Another question for grade 11 math
MATH MATH
Results and interpretation of a mixed copolymer Results and interpretation of a mixed copolymer
Video: What is Cholesterols? Introduction to Lipoproteins

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library