Problem
I. In a minimum of two paragraphs, with no less than five sentences in each paragraph, respond to the following questions and prompts. Schools often use concrete rewards to increase adaptive behaviors. Discuss how this might be a disadvantage for students who are intrinsically motivated to learn. What are the educational implications if the potential for concrete rewards diminishes intrinsic motivation for a given task? Discuss how this might be an advantage for students who are extrinsically motivated. Thinking critically, consider other circumstances where we are extrinsically or intrinsically motivated, and if they are tied to reinforcements (operant conditioning). If so, how? If not, why not?
II. Think about times in your life when you have been absolutely elated (e.g., graduating, getting married, new job, or your team won) and very fearful (e.g., you are getting ready to give a speech or presentation, getting married, or starting a new job). In a minimum of two paragraphs, with no less than five sentences in each paragraph, how would you describe how your arousal manifested itself physically? Were there marked differences in physiological arousal associated with each emotional state?