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1
Rotter's theory assumes that
A)most human motivation is unconscious.
B)motivation is goal directed.
C)natural selection determines behavior.
D)people are primarily motivated to reduce tension.
2
An event or condition that moves a person toward a goal would express Rotter's concept of
A)the purposive postulate.
B)empirical determinism.
C)metamotivation.
D)dynamic dualism.
E)the empirical law of effect.
3
Which of these is NOT one of Rotter's four variables of prediction?
A)expectancy
B)locus of control
C)the psychological situation
D)reinforcement value
E)behavior potential
4
Behavior potential in any situation is a function of reinforcement value and
A)interpersonal trust.
B)need value.
C)expectancy.
D)internal locus of control.
5
Behavioral potential can be predicted when reinforcement value is held constant and
A)expectancy is also held constant.
B)expectancy varies.
C)drive strength is held constant.
D)drive strength varies.
6
Rotter called a person's subjective perception of the value of an event
A)the empirical law of effect
B)generalized expectancy
C)external reinforcement
D)internal reinforcement
E)negative reinforcement
7
Rotter's basic prediction formula states that behavior potential is a function of a person's expectancy that behavior will be followed by reinforcement in a particular situation and by
A)one's physical comfort.
B)need potential.
C)reinforcement value.
D)freedom of movement.
8
The basic prediction formula is most useful for making specific predictions. To make more generalized predictions, Rotter introduced the concept of
A)needs.
B)cognition.
C)goals.
D)reinforcement value.
9
Which of these is NOT included among Rotter's list of needs?
A)physical comfort
B)dominance
C)esteem
D)love and affection
E)independence
10
The specific concept of expectancy is analogous to this term in the general prediction formula.
A)need potential
B)need value
C)freedom of movement
D)reinforcement value





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