Motivation in second and foreign language learning

Motivational factors can override the effect of aptitude

• TRUE

• FALSE

Until the mid-1990s there were absolutely no attempts in the L2 literature to design motivational strategies for classroom application.

• FALSE

• TRUE

Language aptitude Is the most important variable in learning language performance

• TRUE

• FALSE

How was motivation considered before 1996?

There are two good answers.

• Motivation was the result from stimuli and response

• It was a cognitive and mental process

• It was the constructive interpretation of events and the role of their beliefs, values and achievement situations

• It was the reflection of inner forces insticts, wills and physical energy

Currently, motivation involves m_____ and c________ processes.

What are the components of motivation for Robert Gardner?

• a. Desire, effort, and action

• b. Effort, desire, and attitude.

• c. Behavior, desire, and effort

Self-confidence is related to:

• a. Low levels of anxiety

• b. Second-guesses your abilities

• c. Perfectionism

• d. Avoid challenges

Which were some of the aspects of motivation explored?

• a) Teacher training and methodologies.

• b) Individual development and age.

• c) socio-economic status and culture.

• d) Gender differences and Classroom-specific variables.

According to the author, these two elements present a lack of research, although their importance for exploring motivation:

• a) Learner strategy use and parental influence.

• b) Group-specific motivation and teacher motivation.

• d) Learning settings and background.

• e) Gender differences and Classroom-specific variables.