Topic 10 TP : Motivation and Learning @ OUM

What does the behaviourist theory of motivation emphasize?

• Positive and negative reinforcement

• Intrinsic drives

• The hierarchy of needs

• Self-actualization

According to cognitive theorists, what drives students with high achievement motivation?

• External rewards

• Internal factors, such as success or usefulness

• Peer comparison

• Luck

What does Maslow's hierarchy of needs include as the highest level?

• Safety

• Esteem

• Love/belonging

• Self-actualization

Weiner's attribution theory explains that motivation is linked to:

• External rewards only

• Beliefs about success and failure causes

• Conformity in learning

• Avoidance of anxiety

Which of the following is not associated with humanistic theory?

• Self-efficacy

• Extrinsic rewards

• Affiliation

• Fulfillment of potential

What is the first step in creating a conducive learning environment?

• Setting high expectations

• Providing incentives

• Developing a warm and accepting atmosphere

• Encouraging competition

Self-motivation lasts longer than external motivation because it:

• Requires constant reinforcement

• Derives from personal satisfaction

• Eliminates stress

• Relies on rewards

Mild anxiety during learning can:

• Hinder all types of learning

• Enhance motivation

• Lead to conformity

• Increase competition

Setting goals for students helps them:

• Avoid failure

• Experience success and direct activities

• Eliminate anxiety

• Compare with peers

Which principle of motivation is enhanced by good lesson preparation?

• Competition among students

• Self-motivation

• Incentives for success

• Well-conducted lessons