131.The student whose emotional reaction is most likely to be guilt is:

a.Ken.

b.John.

c.Korri.

d.Pam.

  132.The student whose attribution is most likely to lead to increased achievement is:

a.Ken.

b.John.

c.Korri.

d.Pam.

  133.Joe said, “I just can’t do geometry.  I never liked angles.” Based on attribution theory his response best represents:

a.an excuse because he is not doing well in geometry.

b.lack of interest in geometry.

c.an effort to protect his self-worth by not trying.

d.explaining lack of success as being due to lack of ability.

  134.Mary failed Spanish twice. She said, “What is the use? Even if I repeat it, I won’t pass.” These statements best illustrate the concept(s) of:

a.learned helplessness.

b.uncontrollable attributions.

c.extrinsic locus of control.

d.competence and skill mastery.

Essay Items

  135.Explain why the “x” in expectancy x value theory is important for explaining people’s motivation. Offer an example to illustrate your explanation.

  136.  Several differences exist between the way students who are high in self-efficacy approach and think about tasks compared to students who are low in self-efficacy. Identify four of those differences.