Topic 9 and 10

What is the main difference between behaviorist and humanistic approaches to motivation?

• Behaviorists focus on internal growth; humanists focus on external control.

• Behaviorists emphasize external control; humanists emphasize internal growth.

• Behaviorists ignore motivation; humanists focus on rewards.

• Behaviorists believe in intrinsic motivation; humanists believe in extrinsic motivation.

Which of the following is an example of poor goal setting?

• Setting goals that are too easy.

• Setting specific and measurable goals.

• Setting challenging but achievable goals.

• Setting time-bound goals.

Which of the following increases intrinsic motivation?

• When a person feels choice or control over their actions.

• When a person is rewarded for their performance.

• When a person is pressured to complete a task.

• When a person is given strict guidelines to follow.

What happens when challenges are too high compared to skills?

• Anxiety increases and flow decreases.

• Motivation increases and performance improves.

• Confidence remains stable and focus is enhanced.

• Creativity flourishes and stress levels drop.

What is resilience?

• The ability to recover and adapt positively despite challenges.

• The capacity to avoid stress and challenges altogether.

• The tendency to give up when faced with difficulties.

• The ability to remain unchanged in the face of adversity.

What are students’ five psychosocial needs in learning?

• To feel safe, accepted, competent, autonomous, and to grow.

• To feel bored, rejected, incompetent, dependent, and to stagnate.

• To feel anxious, isolated, confused, controlled, and to regress.

• To feel overwhelmed, ignored, unskilled, submissive, and to fail.

According to humanistic theories, learners are:

• Naturally inclined to learn and grow when needs are met.

• Only motivated by external rewards and punishments.

• Uninterested in personal growth and development.

• Dependent on strict guidelines and instructions.

What is motivation?

• The external factors that influence behavior.

• The internal process that initiates, guides, and sustains goal-directed behavior.

• A temporary feeling that drives actions.

• A method of controlling others' actions.

What should you do when feeling stress during a task?

• Take a short break.

• Continue working without pause.

• Ignore the stress and push through.

• Ask someone else to do it for you.

When does flow occur?

• When skills and challenges are balanced and moderate.

• When skills are high and challenges are low.

• When challenges are overwhelming and skills are low.

• When there is no challenge and skills are irrelevant.