"Your reasoning is good," Mr. Krathwohl comments in response to Bessie's frustration as she tries to solve a perplexing algebra problem. "But you're missing one little piece of information. I know that you can do it. Try the problem again. You can do it." Of the following, the theory that best explains Mr. Krathwohl's attempts to increase Bessie's motivation to continue trying is:

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


b

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a. True b. False

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What is the mechanism under which most observational learning occurs?

a. developmental processes b. behavioral processes c. cognitive processes d. environmental processes

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What are the benefits for students when a teacher creates a safe learning environment?

What will be an ideal response?

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Jerry states that he is feeling very “tired” today. This is a vague phrase and does not tell us exactly what is happening in the brain. People who advocate that we use more precise scientific terms are considered:

a. materialists b. folk psychologists c. substance dualists d. eliminativists

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