Question 1

The &#34;system&#34; used in this book to structure productive learning is _____.&#10;A) challenge-insight-reaction&#10;B) insight-reaction-challenge&#10;C) challenge-reaction-insight-action&#10;D) reaction-insight-challenge

Accepted Answer

The correct system used in the book for structuring productive learning is "challenge-reaction-insight-action," which outlines a process starting with a challenge, followed by a reaction to that challenge, gaining insight from the experience, and then taking action based on that insight.

Question 2

According to the FOCUS system, for any goal to be effective it must be _____.&#10;A) concrete&#10;B) abstract&#10;C) vague&#10;D) flexible

Accepted Answer

The FOCUS system emphasizes that goals must be concrete, meaning they should be clear and specific to be effective. This specificity helps in planning and achieving the goal.

Question 3

According to the text, dreaming is the _____ step to creating the future you want.&#10;A) last&#10;B) first&#10;C) second&#10;D) third

Accepted Answer

Dreaming is often considered the first step in the process of creating the future one desires, as it involves envisioning possibilities and setting the foundation for goals and plans.

Question 4

Successful students have which of the following things in common, according to the text?&#10;A) They love to learn, seek challenges, value effort, and persevere.&#10;B) They love to read, have a good attitude, value effort, and persevere.&#10;C) They love challenges and are extrinsically and intrinsically motivated.&#10;D) None of these is correct.

Accepted Answer

Successful students commonly exhibit a love for learning, actively seek challenges, recognize the importance of effort, and demonstrate perseverance in their endeavors.

Question 5

According to Rick Snyder's research, students who scored higher on a measure of _____ got higher grades.&#10;A) curiosity&#10;B) hope&#10;C) challenge&#10;D) career outlook

Accepted Answer

Rick Snyder's research found that students who scored higher on measures of hope tended to achieve higher grades. Hope, in this context, refers to the belief in one's ability to find pathways to achieve goals and the motivational drive to use those pathways.

Question 6

Research shows that what you believe about your own intelligence can make a difference in how successful you'll be in college. There are two basic ways to define the views on intelligence. People are either _____.

A) performers or learners
B) achievers or losers
C) smart or stupid
D) positive or negative

Accepted Answer

People are either performers or learners according to the two basic ways to define views on intelligence. This distinction is based on the mindset theory, where "performers" are often associated with a fixed mindset, believing their intelligence is static, and "learners" with a growth mindset, believing their intelligence can be developed.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an example of extrinsic motivation?&#10;A) Pay&#10;B) Parents&#10;C) Curiosity&#10;D) Grades

Accepted Answer

Curiosity is considered an intrinsic motivator because it involves engaging in a behavior for its own sake, due to personal interest and the pleasure of learning or exploring something new, rather than for some external reward or pressure.

Question 8

People who are extrinsically motivated learn in order to _____.&#10;A) get a grade&#10;B) earn credits&#10;C) complete a requirement&#10;D) all of these are correct

Accepted Answer

Extrinsic motivation refers to behavior that is driven by external rewards such as money, fame, grades, and praise. This type of motivation arises from outside the individual, as opposed to intrinsic motivation, which originates inside of the individual. Getting a grade, earning credits, and completing a requirement are all examples of external rewards that can motivate someone to learn, making all of these options correct.

Question 9

People who are intrinsically motivated are motivated _____.&#10;A) by good teachers&#10;B) by money&#10;C) from within&#10;D) from without

Accepted Answer

Intrinsic motivation comes from within an individual, meaning they are motivated by personal satisfaction or interest in the task itself, rather than external factors or rewards.

Question 10

Performers are more likely to _____.&#10;A) think intelligence is a fixed trait&#10;B) want to appear smart&#10;C) care more about whether their answers are right or wrong&#10;D) all of these are correct

Accepted Answer

Performers often have a mindset focused on demonstrating their abilities and being perceived as intelligent, which can lead them to think of intelligence as a fixed trait, desire to appear smart, and show concern for the correctness of their answers.

Question 11

Learners believe you can grow your intelligence if you capitalize on opportunities to _____.&#10;A) grow&#10;B) take tests&#10;C) learn&#10;D) read

Accepted Answer

The answer of Learners believe you can grow your intelligence...

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT an example of intrinsic motivation?&#10;A) Mastery&#10;B) Challenge&#10;C) Fascination&#10;D) Credits

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT an...

Question 13

In order to adjust your attitude, _____.&#10;A) pay careful attention to the words you choose&#10;B) blame others for your situation&#10;C) surround yourselves with negative people&#10;D) do not learn from your mistakes

Accepted Answer

The answer of In order to adjust your attitude, _____.&#10;A)...

Question 14

According to the text, the FOCUS system begins by making your goal fit your _____.&#10;A) values&#10;B) character&#10;C) identity&#10;D) all of these are correct

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the text, the FOCUS system...

Question 15

Which of the following is a factor to explain how and why people are motivated?&#10;A) Autonomy&#10;B) Value&#10;C) Competence&#10;D) All of these are correct

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is a factor...

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a way to focus?&#10;A) Bring a sugary treat&#10;B) Put your phone away&#10;C) Be ergonomically correct&#10;D) Declutter your desk

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT a...

Question 17

A dream and a goal are different in that _____.&#10;A) a dream has arms and a goal has legs&#10;B) a dream is fantasy-based and a goal is reality-based&#10;C) a dream is reality-based and a goal is fantasy-based&#10;D) none of these is correct

Accepted Answer

The answer of A dream and a goal are different...

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a recommendation to adjust your attitude?&#10;A) Know you always have choices&#10;B) Take responsibility for your own outcomes&#10;C) Turn down your negativity meter&#10;D) Complain to your best friend about your boring classes

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT a...

Question 19

This chapter stresses the importance of motivation. What does the following phrase mean? &#34;If you can and you don't, it means you won't.&#34;&#10;A) If you try hard enough, you will succeed.&#10;B) If you fail, try again.&#10;C) If you have the ability and don't try, you won't succeed.&#10;D) If you have the ability, you will succeed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of This chapter stresses the importance of motivation....

Question 20

FOCUS describes four C-factors of intrinsic motivation. They are _____.&#10;A) curiosity, control, caring, challenge&#10;B) curiosity, control, career outlook, caring&#10;C) curiosity, control, career outlook, challenge&#10;D) curiosity, character, career outlook, challenge

Accepted Answer

The answer of FOCUS describes four C-factors of intrinsic motivation....

Deck 2: Becoming Mindful, Setting Goals