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This document contains a complete set of practice questions and correct answers for Microbiology Exam 2, focusing on intermediate topics such as microbial metabolism, enzymes, aerobic and anaerobic respiration, fermentation, microbial genetics (DNA/RNA), transcription, translation, and horizontal gene transfer. It is ideal for students in nursing, allied health, or biology programs preparing for their second microbiology exam with content aligned to major textbooks and course outcomes.

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The basic principles of reinforcement are complex because
Different people react differently to the same reinforcement, people are unable to repeat the
desired behavior, and there are many potential reinforcers that must be considered


Which of the following are guidelines for implementing behavior programs

Consequences should be stated clearly, target behaviors must be defined in observable terms,
behaviors should not be recorded


In the study of a team of swimmers by Mckenzie and Rushall,

An attendance board was used to track attendance at swim practice and the swimmers showed
a significant increase in attendance after the intervention


Feedback can provide instructional information about
The specific behaviors to be performed, the levels of proficiency to be achieved, and the
performers' current level of proficiency in the desired skills


According to the TARGET acronym, which of the following is not a measure to use to
foster a mastery-oriented environment?

Affiliation

,Which of the following statements are true?

Every reward has both controlling and informational aspects to it, a negative coaching style
(mostly critical in nature) can lead to a decrease in intrinsic motivation, and rewarding for mere
participation in a sport will typically undermine the participant's intrinsic motivation


The study by Lepper and Greene investigating the effects of external rewards on
intrinsic motivation of children found that

The type of reward was important regarding its effects on intrinsic motivation and the expected-
reward condition had the lowest levels of intrinsic motivation (compared to no reward and
unexpected rewards)


According to the results of Komaki and Barnett's study of a Pop Warner football team,

The team performed three plays more effectively after the intervention


A recent study (Amorose & Horn, 2000) showed that changes in intrinsic motivation
occurred primarily because of

Coaching behaviors

, What is not a dimension of flow?
High levels of arousal


What is seen as the most extrinsically motivated behavior?
External regulation


Ryan's studies on the relationship between scholarships and intrinsic motivation
revealed that
Wrestlers on scholarship exhibited higher levels of intrinsic motivation than wrestlers not on
scholarship and female athletes on scholarship exhibited higher levels of intrinsic motivation
than female athletes not on scholarship


A study on reducing inappropriate tennis behaviors using behavior modification
techniques revealed that

Inappropriate behaviors were significantly reduced for all 5 players


Which of the following is not true of reinforcement?

The consequences of behavior are not as important as ones personality

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