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JGIBBSON

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Research indicates that specific praise (praise that not only tells the learner that the answer was commendable, but also identifies what about the answer made it commendable) is superior to general praise (praise that merely notes that the answer was commendable). Which view of motivationbehaviori st, cognitive, or humanisticwould best explain why specific praise is preferable to general praise? Explain why.
 
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Question 2

LaTeisha doesn't like world history particularly well, but she has developed a strategy to help her understand the content. She reads the assignment writing down terms she believes are important as she reads. Then, she rereads the assignment and relates the terms to each other with linking words or phrases. LaTeisha's strategy best illustrates which of the following?
 
  a. Summarizing
  b. Note taking
  c. Concept mapping
  d. Highlighting



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Answer to Question 1

Cognitive motivation theory best explains why specific praise is more effective than general praise. Specific praise provides learners with information about their evolving understanding, so it helps them better make sense of their experiences. Both general and specific praise can be reinforcing, which is all that is required according to behaviorism, and humanistic theory focuses more on the whole person than on specific aspects of learning, such as learners' constructing knowledge.

Answer to Question 2

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