Video Study Guide: Psychology of Self-Motivation (Geller) Flashcards

1
Q

Dr. Geller says we should ask the following questions to know if someone feels empowered:

Can you do it?
Will it _____?
Is it worth it?

A

work

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Which of the following examples are some of the ways that Dr. Geller says we can make people feel competent?

(Select all that apply)

Give them easier tasks.
Give them a raise.
Give them feedback.
Give them recognition.

A

Give them feedback.
Give them recognition.

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Dr. Geller advises us to be a _______ seeker instead of a(n)_____ avoider.

A

success
failure

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According to Dr. Geller, which of the following reasons makes community so important to motivation?

(Select all that apply)

Belonging to a community makes us happier.

It is too hard to do things by ourselves.

It gives us a sense of connection to others

We can make other people do our work for us.

A

Belonging to a community makes us happier.

It gives us a sense of connection to others

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These variables fuel self-motivation:

competence
consequences
choices

A

community

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