Though You Are a Novice Instructor You Are Certain That

question 65

Multiple Choice

Though you are a novice instructor you are certain that you would prefer to use the essence of a social learning theory approach to motivation in your classroom. Which of the following activities would best fit with this approach?

• A) Place students in straight rows and minimize interaction so that they become intrinsically motivated.
• B) Let students know that you accept them as they are and are willing to help them learn.
• C) Allow students to roam freely and socialize in an effort to lessen anxiety.
• D) Reinforce students who exhibit desired behaviors.

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Know when and how to use formal vs. informal tone in business writing.

Realize the necessity of supporting conclusions and recommendations with accurate, factual content.

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic Perspective

An approach in psychology which emphasizes the systematic study of the psychological forces that underlie human behavior, feelings, and emotions and how they might relate to early experience.

Behavioral View

focuses on observable behaviors and the ways in which they're learned through interactions with the environment.

Identity Development

The process by which individuals explore and commit to various aspects of their identity, including but not limited to, personal values, career roles, and cultural identities.

James Marcia

A developmental psychologist known for his work on adolescent identity formation and his theory categorizing identity development into four statuses.