M6A1 Motivation Strategies (New Teachers)

(a)   , is an internal process that activates, guides, and maintains behavior overtime.

Answer explanation

Motivation, is an internal process that activates, guides, and maintains behavior over time (Slavin, 2021, as cited in Anderman et al., 2013).

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A student who has low self-esteem must satisfy what needs to improve one's motivation?

• Deficiency Needs

• Aesthetic Needs

• Growth Needs

Answer explanation

Deficiency Needs, (hunger, love, safety, freedom from pain, and esteem) are those that are critical to physical and psychological well-being (Slavin, 2021, p. 256).

https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html

(a)   , is included in Maslow's Theory of Hierarchy Needs.

Answer explanation

Self-actualization, is defined as "the desire to become everything that one is capable of becoming" (Slavin, 2021, as cited in Maslow, 1954).

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A theory of motivation which focuses on how people explain the cause of their own success and failures is called...

• Mindset Theory

• Multiple Intelligence Theory

• Attribution Theory

• Motivation Theory

Answer explanation

Attribution Theory, seeks to understand a person's explanations and excuses which are particularly applied to success or failure.

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Attribution theory deals with four explanations for success and failure in achievement situations, (a)   are internal to an individual.

Answer explanation

Ability and Effort attributions are internal to an individual (Slavin, 2021, p. 258).

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If a student states, "The assignment is too easy" this statement describes what type of explanation according to the attribution theory for success and failure?

• Internal, Stable

• External, Unstable

• Internal, Unstable

• External, Stable

Answer explanation

External and Stable, task difficulty attributions are external and a stable characteristic (Slavin, 2021, p. 258).

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(a)   , is a theory which allows educators to think about the different types of mental strengths and abilities of their students.

Answer explanation

Multiple Intelligences Theory, focuses on capturing the full range of abilities and talents a person possesses (Cherry, 2021). Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences suggests eight intelligences exists which include: Visual-spatial, Linguistic-verbal, Logical-mathematical, Body-kinesthetic, Musical, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal

1. Naturalistic.

https://www.verywellmind.com/gardners-theory-of-multiple-intelligences-2795161

______________ students want and expect to succeed, even when they fail, they apply a greater effort until they find success.

• Self-regulated students

• Achievement-motivated students

• Affiliation-motivated students

• Goal Mindset Students

Answer explanation

Achievement-motivated students will persist longer at a task than students who are lower in achievement motivation and attribute their failures to lack of effort (Slavin, 2021, p. 262).

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Students who believe their abilities are not innate but can be improved through effort, learning, and persistence possess a (a)   .

Answer explanation

Growth Mindset, plays a key role in motivation and achievement. Students who believe their intelligence can be developed possess a growth mindset (Dweck, 2015).

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-carol-dweck-revisits-the-growth-mindset/2015/09

Giving students opportunities to correct errors or improve their work, providing clear instructions, and plenty of time to complete a test and check their work is a great way to help students who suffer from what?

• Learned Helplessness

• Dyslexia

• Stress

• Anxiety

Answer explanation

Anxiety is a constant companion of education and seriously inhibits learning or performance, particularly on tests (Slavin, 2021, as cited in Cassady & Johnson, 2002).

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