#1
What is personal control belief in motivation theory?
It refers to the belief that external factors solely determine one's outcomes.
It refers to the belief that individuals have control over their own actions and outcomes.
It refers to the belief that luck is the primary determinant of success.
It refers to the belief that motivation is solely determined by genetics.
#2
Which of the following is NOT a component of personal control beliefs?
Locus of control
Self-efficacy
Attribution style
Conformity orientation
#3
Which of the following best defines personal control beliefs in motivation theory?
The belief that luck determines one's outcomes.
The belief that external factors solely determine one's outcomes.
The belief that individuals have control over their own actions and outcomes.
The belief that motivation is solely determined by genetics.
#4
Which component is NOT associated with personal control beliefs?
Locus of control
Attribution style
Self-determination
Self-efficacy
#5
According to self-determination theory, what is the highest level of intrinsic motivation?
Amotivation
Introjected regulation
Identified regulation
Intrinsic regulation
#6
What does the term 'locus of control' refer to?
The degree to which individuals believe they can control events affecting them.
The belief that outcomes are determined by external forces.
The belief that outcomes are determined by internal factors.
The tendency to attribute success to luck and failure to effort.
#7
According to the self-efficacy theory, what is self-efficacy?
The belief in one's ability to perform specific tasks or reach specific goals.
The belief that luck determines one's outcomes.
The belief that outcomes are solely determined by external factors.
The belief that one's success is determined by genetics.
#8
What is the term for the process of attributing one's successes or failures to internal or external factors?
Self-efficacy
Attribution
Conformity orientation
Intrinsic motivation
#9
What is learned helplessness?
The belief that one's actions have no impact on the outcome.
The belief that one's efforts are always rewarded.
The tendency to attribute success to internal factors and failure to external factors.
The tendency to attribute success to external factors and failure to internal factors.
#10
What is the fundamental concept underlying the theory of learned helplessness?
People naturally seek external rewards.
Repeated exposure to uncontrollable events leads to a belief that one has no control over outcomes.
Success is primarily determined by luck.
People are inherently motivated to achieve their fullest potential.
#11
What is the primary difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?
Intrinsic motivation is driven by external rewards, while extrinsic motivation is driven by internal desires.
Extrinsic motivation is driven by external rewards, while intrinsic motivation is driven by internal desires.
Intrinsic motivation is solely based on external factors, while extrinsic motivation is solely based on internal factors.
Extrinsic motivation is solely based on external factors, while intrinsic motivation is solely based on internal factors.
#12
Which of the following is an example of an external locus of control?
Believing that studying hard will lead to good grades.
Believing that luck determines success in exams.
Believing that perseverance leads to success.
Believing that personal effort leads to achieving goals.
#13
According to achievement motivation theory, what is the term for the desire to accomplish something difficult and to perform at a high standard?
Need for affiliation
Need for power
Need for achievement
Need for cognition
#14
Which of the following is a characteristic of individuals with an internal locus of control?
They tend to attribute their successes to luck.
They believe that outcomes are determined by external factors.
They believe that their efforts can influence outcomes.
They tend to attribute their failures to lack of ability.
#15
What is the term for the tendency to perceive oneself as capable of performing tasks successfully?
Self-esteem
Self-efficacy
Self-regulation
Self-actualization
#16
What does the self-determination theory propose about intrinsic motivation?
It suggests that intrinsic motivation is primarily driven by external rewards.
It suggests that intrinsic motivation is driven by internal desires and enjoyment.
It suggests that intrinsic motivation is solely determined by genetics.
It suggests that intrinsic motivation is solely determined by environmental factors.