Research on motivation and culture would suggest that Susan, an American child, would be more motivated to perform while engaging in which of the following tasks?
a. A puzzle that her teacher asked her to do
b. Reading a book that he mother picked out for her
c. A board game that her friend picked out.
d. A puzzle that she picked out on her own
Question 2
Under which of the following circumstances would children from collectivist cultures be more motivated to perform when engaging in a task?
a. When they are allowed to choose the task themselves.
b. When they are allowed to spend time thinking about which task they would like to choose.
c. When a trusted figure or peer chooses the task for them.
d. Children from collectivist cultures are always motivated to perform while engaging in a task.
American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)
Juvenile American alligator swimming, showing the distinctive yellow striping found on juveniles
Observed Mother–Child Arguments at Five Time Points Over an Eight-Year Period
Art and culture
Art and culture