EXSS 181 Exam 1 Prep - All Quiz Q's up to
this point ACTUAL UPDATED Questions
and CORRECT Answers
in a general psychological sense, motivation can be defined as - CORRECT ANSWER the
direction and intensity of one's effort
In terms of motivational approaches, the "trait-centered view" focused on ___________ whereas
the "situation-centered view" takes primary focus on __________. The most widely accepted
approach, though, is the __________ view which incorporates the previous two approaches. -
CORRECT ANSWER individual characteristics; the environment/situation; interactional
attribution theory focuses on: - CORRECT ANSWER how individuals explain their
success and failure
According to Achievement Goal Theory, individuals can adopt certain outcome goal orientations.
The orientation towards skill development or improvement is labeled as ______. - CORRECT
ANSWER task/mastery
You are a U-15 soccer coach who wants to help a few of your players increase their motivation
for soccer. Which of the following is NOT one of the five guidelines for professional practice on
motivation which could guide your efforts? - CORRECT ANSWER A. Always keep the
environment the same to enhance motivation.
B. Consider both situations and traits in motivating people.
C. Use behavior modification to change undesirable participant motives.
D. Understand people's motives for involvement.
A!
your textbook refers to arousal as - CORRECT ANSWER intensity dimensions of
motivation at a particular moment
this point ACTUAL UPDATED Questions
and CORRECT Answers
in a general psychological sense, motivation can be defined as - CORRECT ANSWER the
direction and intensity of one's effort
In terms of motivational approaches, the "trait-centered view" focused on ___________ whereas
the "situation-centered view" takes primary focus on __________. The most widely accepted
approach, though, is the __________ view which incorporates the previous two approaches. -
CORRECT ANSWER individual characteristics; the environment/situation; interactional
attribution theory focuses on: - CORRECT ANSWER how individuals explain their
success and failure
According to Achievement Goal Theory, individuals can adopt certain outcome goal orientations.
The orientation towards skill development or improvement is labeled as ______. - CORRECT
ANSWER task/mastery
You are a U-15 soccer coach who wants to help a few of your players increase their motivation
for soccer. Which of the following is NOT one of the five guidelines for professional practice on
motivation which could guide your efforts? - CORRECT ANSWER A. Always keep the
environment the same to enhance motivation.
B. Consider both situations and traits in motivating people.
C. Use behavior modification to change undesirable participant motives.
D. Understand people's motives for involvement.
A!
your textbook refers to arousal as - CORRECT ANSWER intensity dimensions of
motivation at a particular moment
