Three of the Following Strategies Should Promote Children's Motivation in the Classroom

question 51

Multiple Choice

Three of the following strategies should promote children's motivation in the classroom. With the textbook's discussion of motivation in mind, choose the strategy that is least likely to motivate youngsters to learn and achieve.

• A) Mr. Allen has the students in his history class act out an important event in the nation's history.
• B) Ms. Bright says, "I find European history absolutely fascinating. Let me show you some reasons why."
• C) Ms. Carmichael says, "I'm sorry you didn't do well on the exam. Better luck next time."
• D) Mr. Davis says, "Look at how your handwriting now compares to your handwriting last fall. Thanks to your hard work, you've really improved!"

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Definitions:

Inferior

Describing something of lower quality, value, or importance in comparison to another.

Selective Perception

The process by which individuals perceive what they want to in media messages while ignoring opposing viewpoints.

Stereotype

A fixed, oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.

Cognitive Boxes

Mental frameworks and categories that individuals use to organize and interpret information, influencing perceptions and decision-making.