Which of the following descriptions is most consistent with a sociocultural view of motivation?
a. Students are motivated by the need to receive rewards and avoid punishers.
b. A positive learning environment provides motivational scaffolding that encourages learners to engage in activities that they would not do on their own.
c. Students have an innate need to become competent, and they will be motivated to engage in activities that allow them to develop their competence.
d. People have an innate need for unconditional positive regard, and their motivation increases when they are treated with courtesy and respect.
b
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a. place the student in the future transition environment b. identify needed supports and accommodations to facilitate a match c. do not place the student in the future transition environment d. continue to collect data on other future transition environments
In educational research, we focus on the most complex theory that works and ignore the simplest theory.
a. True b. False
Diversity refers to the differences among or within individuals
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A college student who suspects that a child in the field placement site is a victim of abuse should report such suspicions directly to the authorities
a. True b. False