The theory of motivation that best explains why Kevin's example (his sentence on the board) was likely to be effective is:

a. behaviorism.
b. expectancy x value theory.
c. self-efficacy theory.
d. self-determination theory.


b

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What will be an ideal response?

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Which behaviorist was willing to look inside the "black box?" a. Tolman for his work with mazes b. Pavlov for his work with dogs

c. Skinner for his work with rats. d. Watson for his work with Little Albert.

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a. two-dimensional and three-dimensional space b. comparing objects by size and shape c. geometric shapes and figures d. none of the above

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