A Teacher Who Wanted to Use External Rewards to Enhance

question 46

Multiple Choice

A teacher who wanted to use external rewards to enhance intrinsic motivation would

• A) give large rewards to students for attempting to complete difficult tasks.
• B) provide rewards to all students who achieve a predetermined standard of excellence.
• C) provide rewards only to the top 15 percent of students.
• D) allow students to determine the standard of excellence.

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Definitions:

Somatic Symptom

Physical symptoms that cause significant distress or impairment, often with no identifiable medical cause, typically associated with emotional or psychological factors.

Physiological System

A group of organs working together to perform complex functions necessary for life and maintaining homeostasis within the body.

Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis

A complex set of direct influences and feedback interactions among the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and adrenal glands regulating stress response, digestion, immune system, mood, and energy usage.

Health Anxiety

A condition characterized by excessive worry about having a serious illness, despite medical reassurance.