PSY 2105 Study Guide - Final Guide: Causal Structure, Motivation, Influenza Vaccine

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 2105
• Professor: Alastair Younger

Document Summary

Chapter 9: which of the following statements is false about incremental/entity theory, entity theory: abilities are fixed and largely resistant to change foster performance goals. Those who believe in entity theory often endorse the inverse rule of ability and effort (people who have to try hard must not be talented) Incremental theory: abilities are cultivable foster learning goals. Those who implemented ability goals when faced with failure had a loss of intrinsic motivation (study 4), and withdrew their time and effort. Learning goals planning and withdrawal of time and effort, performance goals. Chapter 10: the approach-avoidance distinction is a relatively new theory in psychology (true or false question). F: the element of approach and avoidance motivation that refers to the initial instigation or. F because it can also represent keeping something positive that is already present: approach-avoidance motivation plays a role in: successful adaptation to the environment.