(06.01 MC)While on a class trip, a group of American students visited a remote, rural village. The locals did not have indoor plumbing or access to the internet. One of the students commented, “It’s hard to believe people still live like this. Don’t they know they could have better lives if they just adopted Western ways?” What do his comments reflect?

(06.05 MC)Martin is studying for his college entrance exam. While sitting in his room, he feels increasingly hungry. Initially, he tries to focus on studying and ignores distractions. Eventually, he decides to take a break to grab a snack. After eating, Martin feels more energized and able to return to studying. Which motivation theory best explains Martin’s behavior in this scenario?

(06.04 MC)A study of 200 undergraduate students aimed to investigate how various aspects of self-concept—specifically self-esteem, self-efficacy, and self-image—affect academic performance among college students. The participants completed a self-concept questionnaire and shared their academic performance data. What type of study was completed?

(06.05 MC)A researcher is conducting a study on the impact of incentives and behavior in young children. He recruits several families from a small community to participate. All the families have at least four children in them ranging in age from 4 to 12 years old. Parents bring their children to the lab. Each child is randomly assigned to the extrinsic or intrinsic motivation group. During one-on-one interactions, parents provide either extrinsic or intrinsic rewards to their children as they complete a variety of simple tasks. Which research method is the researcher using?

(06.04 MC)A study was designed to explore how reciprocal determinism affects the academic performance of middle school students. A single student completed a questionnaire to assess self-efficacy, academic motivation, and environmental support. What type of study was completed?

(06.01 MC)Franklin is a math major. He believes that all English majors are emotional, sensitive to criticism, and lack resiliency. Which of the following describes this belief?

(06.04 MC)A researcher analyzed five studies investigating how various aspects of self-esteem affect academic performance among college students. The participants in each study had completed a self-esteem questionnaire and shared their academic performance data. What type of study was completed?

(06.05 MC)A researcher is conducting a study on the impact of incentives on behavior in young children. He recruits several families from a small community to participate. All the families have at least four children ranging in age from 4 to 12 years old. He hopes to avoid disrupting each family’s routines. Which research method would be appropriate to use in this situation?

(06.03 MC)A researcher conducted a study to understand the relationship between college majors and how self-actualized an individual feels. Currently enrolled juniors in psychology classes are recruited to participate and asked to complete a survey. After evaluating the results, the researcher concluded that college students who change majors more often feel less self-actualized than their peers. What problem exists in this study?

(06.02 MC)Which of the following is an example of altruism?