Directions: You have 50 minutes to answer the following two questions. It is not enough to answer the question by merely listing facts. You should present a cogent argument based on your critical analysis of the questions posed, using appropriate psychological terminology.Remember to use the 20-20-10 rule, underline terms, paragraph each bullet separately, answer the question completely, and use your time wisely to maximize your score.
1. Your high school is proposing moving to a system in which grades are no longer given or used to evaluate student progress. Define each of the following concepts and state how each might either positively or negatively change student behavior under such a system.
o Extrinsic motivation
o Arousal theory (Yerkes-Dodson Law)
o Learned helplessness
o Self-fulfilling prophecy
2. A. Describe the role of each of the following mechanisms in determining an individual eating habits and body weight.
A. Biological Mechanisms Learning Mechanisms
Body or Brain Chemistry Reinforcement
Brain Structure Modeling
Genetics Cultural Factors
B. Select ONE biological and ONE learning mechanism and discuss the implications of each for a weight management plan.
Directions: You have 50 minutes to answer the following two questions. It is not enough to answer the question by merely listing facts. You should present a cogent argument based on your critical analysis of the questions posed, using appropriate psychological terminology.Remember to use the 20-20-10 rule, underline terms, paragraph each bullet separately, answer the question completely, and use your time wisely to maximize your score.
1. Your high school is proposing moving to a system in which grades are no longer given or used to evaluate student progress. Define each of the following concepts and state how each might either positively or negatively change student behavior under such a system.
o Extrinsic motivation
o Arousal theory (Yerkes-Dodson Law)
o Learned helplessness
o Self-fulfilling prophecy
2. A. Describe the role of each of the following mechanisms in determining an individual eating habits and body weight.
B. Biological Mechanisms Learning Mechanisms
Body or Brain Chemistry Reinforcement
Brain Structure Modeling
Genetics Cultural Factors
B. Select ONE biological and ONE learning mechanism and discuss the implications of each for a weight management plan.