Joshua tries to learn to solve a mathematics problem, but he does not get the correct answer on his first attempt. He tells his teacher, "I just can't do math. Can I go play now?" According to Carol Dweck, Joshua has:
a. a performance orientation
b. a learning orientation
c. high self-efficacy
d. a strong defense mechanism
a
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
What is the goal of organizational behavior?
A. To maximize organizational profitability B. To understand and predict human behavior in organizations C. To understand how organizations behave D. To better understand the competition of your organization E. To change personalities in organizations
In general, when explaining personal failures, individuals who are prone to depression:
a. have less of a tendency to overgeneralize from one situation to other areas b. have more flexible explanatory styles c. have more of a tendency to overgeneralize from one situation to other areas d. make less accurate attributions
By a continuous reinforcement schedule, we mean that
a. reinforcements occur continuously regardless of the subject's behavior. b. responding without pausing is the requirement for reinforcement. c. each correct response is reinforced. d. reinforcement continues even when errors are made.