Week 11: Motivations and emotions

Question 1

What is the theory of mind (TOM)

Answer 1

Gradual ability to understand others have their own thoughts, memories, emotions, and motivations

Perspective taking and prosocial behaviour emerge from this understanding

Question 2

What shapes beliefs of learning?

Answer 2

sociodynamics, age, gender, disability

Question 3

What is intersectionality

Answer 3

A concept that acknowledges individuals
can come from multiple social categories
and the combination of these can lead to
different experiences, opportunities and
outcomes for the individual

Question 4

What are examples of Internal or external attributions?

Answer 4

I did well because I studied hard

That lecturer sets bad exams

Question 5

What are examples of Stable or Unstable attributions?

Answer 5

I’m just good at math

I wasn’t well on the day of the test

Question 6

What are examples of Controllable or Uncontrollable attributions

Answer 6

I could’ve put in more study time

It was bad luck that the metro broke down

Question 7

When should tangible rewards be given to students

Answer 7

when not tied to performance or in a controlling way

Question 8

what is self determination theory

Answer 8

A fundamental principle of the theory is that intrinsic motivation is an expression of the
inherent growth tendencies that every human being has- a desire to grow and learn and
connect with others.

Question 9

what is achievement goal theory

Answer 9

Learners approach tasks with overarching goal structures associated with
tasks (state)