GED Student Motivation & Engagement 2

Question 1

According to self-determination theory, which three basic psychological needs drive intrinsic motivation?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy, competence, and relatedness

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Grades, praise, and competition

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Obedience, conformity, and achievement

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Memory, attention, and processing speed

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of an extrinsic motivator?

Accepted Answer

A student completes homework to earn extra credit points

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A student reads a novel because they find it genuinely exciting

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A student solves puzzles because they enjoy the challenge

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A student volunteers to help classmates because it feels rewarding

Question 3

Carol Dweck's growth mindset research shows that students who believe intelligence is fixed tend to:

Accepted Answer

View effort as pointless when compared to natural talent

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Take on more challenging tasks to push their limits

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Persist longer after encountering difficulty

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Seek constructive feedback to improve performance

Question 4

The concept of 'flow,' described by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, refers to:

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A state of complete absorption and enjoyment in a challenging task that matches one's skill level

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The ease with which content information moves from short-term to long-term memory

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The smooth transition between classroom activities

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Student motivation fueled entirely by external rewards

Question 5

Which classroom practice BEST supports student engagement according to research?

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Meaningful, relevant tasks with student choice and collaborative elements

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Long, uninterrupted lectures with detailed notes

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High-stakes testing as the primary motivation for learning

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Strict seating arrangements with no peer interaction

Question 6

Attribution theory in education examines how students explain their academic successes and failures. Which attribution is most associated with sustained academic motivation?

Accepted Answer

Attributing outcomes to effort and strategy — factors within one's control

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Attributing success to luck and failure to lack of ability

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Attributing all outcomes to teacher quality

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Attributing success to ability and failure to bad luck