What are internalizing and externalizing behaviors? Give two examples of each.

What will be an ideal response?


Internalizing behaviors are characterized as withdrawn or directed inward. Examples will vary, but might include depression, engaging in repetitive or useless actions, complaints of severe and frequent headaches. Externalizing behaviors are characterized as directed toward others; when students display these behaviors, they generally bother both teachers and other students. Example include hostility, throwing things, yelling, having tantrums.

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Betsy thinks that she is good in math. She expects to do well on her assignments so when her algebra teacher gives her a difficult assignment she works hard to understand the solution. This is an example of which approach to motivation?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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