According Julian Rotter, Whether You Choose to Work Harder to Attain

question 157

Multiple Choice

According Julian Rotter, whether you choose to work harder to attain a better grade after failing a test will depend

• A)on your trait of conscientiousness.
• B)more on expected reinforcement than actual past reinforcement.
• C)on extrinsic motivation rather than intrinsic motivation.
• D)on how you view yourself in comparison to other students.

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Definitions:

Myelin

A fatty substance that surrounds and insulates the axons of many neurons, enabling faster transmission of electrical signals.

Nerve Impulse

An electrical signal that travels along the nerve fibers, facilitating communication between neurons or between neurons and muscles.

Midbrain

In mammals, the part of the brain located below the thalamus and above the pons.

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, playing a key role in controlling breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing and taste.