AP PSYCHOLOGY

LEARNING

OBSERVATIONAL LEARNING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Having good behavior in class so that you earn a reward
A
Extrinsic motivation
B
Intrinsic motivation
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An extrinsic reward provides a tangible incentive for students to do a specific thing. Things like candy, stickers, a small toy, extra recess, and class parties are common extrinsic rewards used by elementary teachers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Extrinsic motivation, however, is learning because of external factors. Students may be motivated to learn to pass a test, to gain a reward, or to avoid a punishment. An example of extrinsic motivation is a student who is studying so their parents will not ground them for poor grades.

Detailed explanation-3: -Extrinsic motivation is external factors that help motivate students to work towards a task. Praise, grades and money are all examples of extrinsic motivation. Teachers using positive phrases is often used in the classroom and is used as extrinsic motivation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Extrinsic rewards are easy to implement, and can function very effectively in reinforcing appropriate academic and social behaviors (Chance, 1992).

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