A-AS Level (CIE) Psychology: Specimen Questions with Answers 178 - 180 of 299
Question number: 178
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What is Expectancy valence model? Give example in your own words (4 Marks)
Explanation
Expectancy value model state that a person’s motivation to achieve a goal depends on a combination of the value of that goal (valence) and the person estimation of the likelihood of success.
For example, under certain circumstances, a high probability of success can actually reduce motivation. In most cases, a person will expand more effort when there is a moderate probability of success
Expectancy Valence Model
Question number: 179
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What are Situational and Dispositional causes of Attribution? (2 Marks)
Explanation
In an internal or dispositions, people believe that other personal behaviour is due their traits and personality whereas the other external or situational factors, people infer that their own behaviour is due to their situational causes
Situational and Dispositional Causes of Attribution
Question number: 180
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Mrs. X no longer recognizes Timmy when he visits, even though he is her only grandchild- This is an example of (Hint- Symptom of dementia) (Marks 2)
Explanation
This case belongs to facial amnesia. Individuals with this disorder often have difficulty in recognizing their family members and close friends