Practical Research 2, Quiz 2

1. According to Ajzen’s Theory of Planned Behavior, which of the following best predicts actual behavior?

• a. Past experiences

• b. Behavioral intention

• c. Social status

• d. Personal goals

2. In the Theory of Planned Behavior, perceived behavioral control refers to:

• a. The ability to resist peer pressure

• b. One’s belief about how easy or difficult a behavior will be

• c. The influence of family on decision-making

• d. The long-term outcomes of an action

3. 3. Which factor is not a component of the Theory of Planned Behavior?

• a. Subjective norm

• b. Attitude toward the behavior

• c. Perceived behavioral control

• d. Cognitive dissonance

4. 4. Subjective norms in Ajzen’s theory refer to:

• 4. a. Personal values

• 4. b. Societal expectations and peer influence

• 4. c. Future rewards

• 4. d. Internal confidence

5. A student decides to study harder because they believe their teachers expect good performance. This reflects:

• a. Attitude

• b. Perceived behavioral control

• c. Subjective norms

• d. Behavioral intention

6. Expectancy-Value Theory suggests motivation is determined by:

• a. Rewards and punishments only

• b. Expectation of success and value of the task

• c. Personality traits

• d. Peer approval

7. In Expectancy-Value Theory, “expectancy” refers to:

• a. How much enjoyment a task brings

• b. The confidence in succeeding in a task

• c. The social approval of peers

• d. The difficulty of a task

8. The “value” component in Eccles & Wigfield’s theory can be broken down into:

• a. Utility, importance, interest, and cost

• b. Money, rewards, recognition, and grades

• c. Peer pressure, teacher approval, and family support

• d. Confidence, skill, and effort

9. A student studies math because it will help in their future career. This demonstrates which type of task value?

• a. Interest value

• b. Utility value

• c. Attainment value

• d. Cost value

10. According to Expectancy-Value Theory, if a student has low expectancy of success but high value, motivation will likely be:

• a. Very high

• b. Very low

• c. Moderate but conflicted

• d. Unaffected