Occasionally you visualize yourself walking across the stage and receiving your university diploma. This visual image helps keep you motivated to attend classes, study, and complete your assignments. This visual imagery is an example of
A. anticipatory response mechanism
B. cognitive motivation
C. affective forecasting
D. emotional thinking
Ans: B. cognitive motivation
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a. massed practice. b. self-monitoring. c. mnemonics. d. perfectionism.
After being in NYC during 9-11, Jessica went to a therapist to help her understand what had happened to her and to get some professional feedback on how she was doing. Which type of social support does this describe?
a. emotional concern c. socializing b. appraisal d. instrumental aid
Dr. Young, a clinical psychologist, is conducting an assessment of a client who experienced a head injury in a car accident. She uses the Halstead-Reitan battery to determine impairment of the functioning of specific components or structures of the brain. Dr. Young is conducting _____ testing.
A. intelligence B. neuropsychological C. achievement D. personality
Which goal is the middle school student focusing on if he wants to get a 100% on his math test
so the teacher will think he is the smartest in the class? a. competitive goal b. personal goal c. academic goal d. ability goal