Define and give an example of extrinsic motivation

What will be an ideal response?


Extrinsic motivation occurs when a student engages in an activity solely or largely for the purpose of earning a reward that is not inherently related to the activity. Working for praise, high grades, and money are common examples of extrinsic motivation.

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Hairlike cells stimulated by vibrations send electrochemical signals to which nerve that carries messages to the brain?

A) ocular nerve B) auditory nerve C) 15th cranial nerve D) cochlear nerve

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Cinthia says to her stuffed bear, β€œIt’s almost time for bed, but first you have to have a bath! I always take a bath before bed.” What part of the creativity process is Cinthia engaged in?

a. working out fears b. reliving experiences c. communicating d. experimenting

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The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94–142) guarantees:

a. FAPE, IEPs, and LRE b. zero reject, due process c. parent participation and nondiscriminatory evaluations d. "FAPE, IEPs, and LRE" and "zero reject, due process" e. "FAPE, IEPs, and LRE," "zero reject, due process," and "parent participation and nondiscriminatoryevaluations"

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Which of the following statements is NOT true of goodness-of-fit?

a. Goodness-of-fit refers to the degree to which a child's temperament is compatible with the demands and expectations of his environment. b. Goodness-of-fit refers to the degree to which a child's temperament is compatible with other people in his environment. c. If goodness-of-fit does not occur, the adult must change the child's temperament to be more compatible with the demands and expectations of the child's environment. d. An adult's response to a child's temperament can profoundly influence the child's effectiveness in the environment.

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