Academic intrinsic motivation is best described as an orientation toward learning characterized by _____.
a. curiosity, persistence, learning of challenging and novel tasks, and focus on mastery
b. an attempt to attain an outcome that is different and distinct from the activity itself
c. a desire to attain good grades and have positive evaluations from trusted individuals
d. collaboration in a noncompetitive environment in which learning from peers is emphasized
a. curiosity, persistence, learning of challenging and novel tasks, and focus on mastery
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a. hit b. false alarm c. miss d. correct rejection
What is the watchword for communicating with parents?
a. being prepared b. explaining c. learning d. listening
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a. They have measured the amount of time that infants spend looking at an event that violates an expectation of object permanence. b. They have looked to see if an infant will search for an object that is hidden under a piece of cloth. c. They have measured the age at which infants first show signs of separation anxiety. d. They have looked at whether infants appear to have strategies for searching for lost objects.
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a. Mann-Whitney U b. Wilcoxon rank test c. Kruskal-Wallis one-way ANOVA d. the sign test