Which of the following motivation theories would be most likely to make the following claims? You can choose from:
1. I didn't do well on today's class exercise because I was too busy with my other classes to read the material.
Attribution theory because the speaker is talking about where to "attribute" his or her failure. (Who or what is to blame?)
2. In the past, my parents have always given me a lot of praise for my grades to get me to work hard.
Behavior theory because the cause of the behavior is reinforcement received in the past.
3. When I get really hungry, the first thing I do is head toward the candy jar in the pantry.
Drive theory because the behavior is motivated by a physiological deficit, hunger.
4. If I'm hungry, I have a really hard time paying attention in class.
Maslow's hierarchy because the comment is about competing conditions, hunger and the need to pay attention.
5. I want to be as successful at losing weight as my sister has been so I do everything she does as best I can.
Social Cognitive theory because the motivation is based on seeing a model or goal that you wish to achieve and basing your own progress on comparison with that model or goal.
6. When I'm having a good time, it's easy to ignore the fact that I really should be keeping track of the time. I can delude myself into thinking it doesn't matter.
Cognitive Consistency theory because I have competing thoughts, beliefs or behaviors.
7. I'm more motivated to work on my English class because I know that I'm a good writer and can do well.
Expectancy/Value theory because the motivation is based on expectancy to do well.
8. I work hard in classes where I have choices about what I have to do.
Self-determination theory because the choice is mine to make which gives me control.