Andrew Is More Motivated to Attend Class and Participate in Class

question 7

Multiple Choice

Andrew is more motivated to attend class and participate in class discussions because he perceives that his instructor is kind, intelligent, caring, and humorous. According to constructivism theory, Andrew is using which of the following concepts to make sense of his instructor's behavior?

• A) Interpersonal constructs
• B) Cognitive complexity
• C) Person-centeredness
• D) Comforting communication
• E) A prototype

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Definitions:

Behavioral Activation

A therapeutic intervention that focuses on engaging individuals in activities that are aligned with their personal values and interests to combat depression.

Behavior Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing undesirable behaviors through conditioning and learning techniques.

Positive Consequences

Outcomes or effects that increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, due to rewarding or reinforcing qualities.

Contingency Management

A behavioral therapy technique that modifies behavior by altering the consequences, often through rewards or punishments, based on the occurrence or non-occurrence of target behavior.