Achievement motivation is described as:
a) recognition for high grades and excellence in school.
b) the drive and energy needed to accomplish a goal.
c) the result when money is received for a good performance.
d) effortless ability to do well in an activity.
B
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a. because independent outcomes are only found in artificially engineered devices b. because in nature, the past is often the best predictor of the future c. because natural events have regular time courses and shared causes d. all of the above
Given what we know about the development and effects of children's sense of self, three of the following are likely scenarios. Which scenario is not likely to occur?
a. Daniel knows he has many friends, but he wishes he were a better student. b. Almost daily, Ross vacillates between thinking of himself as being very smart and as being extremely stupid. c. Aaron thinks that kids his age don't like him, so he spends most of his spare time with his parents. d. Rex knows he's good in math and science but thinks of himself as a complete klutz when it comes to sports.
Brain injury, brain abnormalities, hereditary influences, and family influences are possible functions of which of the following?
a. ADHD-PI b. ADHD-PHI c. ADHD-C d. All of the above
Which is not true about an interview?
A. It is important to meet the interviewer with a solid handshake and make clear eye contact. B. The boss will sum you up in the first 15-30 seconds of meeting you. C. It begins before the face-to-face discussion. D. You can be casual in front of other staff members because their opinions will not be solicited later by the employer.