The Four Statements Below Describe Effects That Motivation May Have

question 16

Multiple Choice

The four statements below describe effects that motivation may have on learning and/or behavior. Three of the statements are accurate. Which one is not accurate?

• A)Motivation influences the degree to which students engage in activities.
• B)Motivation enhances students' memory for useless information.
• C)Motivation increases students' persistence at tasks.
• D)Motivation influences the choices that students make.

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Definitions:

Relational Aggression

A type of aggression that involves harming others through deliberate manipulation or damage to their relationships or social status.

Acting Out

Behaving badly or inappropriately, often as a response to emotional distress, in ways that deviate from acceptable social behavior.

Emotional Regulation

The skill of handling and responding to emotional events in a positive and effective fashion.

Responsive

Being quick to react or respond to stimuli or to changes in the environment.