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Chapter App 8.1 Motivation
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      Question 1

      Ayana wants to limit the amount of time that she spends on her smartphone. Her grades are suffering, her partner complains that it distracts her, she spends too much money buying apps, and she finds that she feels bad after wasting time on her phone. According to self-determination theory, which of these reasons would provide the strongest motivation for Ayana to reduce the time she spends on her phone?

      Question 2

      Benito is using the Checky app to challenge himself to limit his phone use. He wants to prove to himself that he has the willpower to maintain a certain goal of minimum use. Based on Benito’s attitude toward mastery in this context, he likely views his ability to control his willpower as blank.

      Question 3

      Henry has set a goal of checking his phone no more than 20 times a day, and to motivate himself, he shares his daily total with his friends. According to Achievement Goal Theory, Henry’s desire to share his accomplishments with his friends is an example of what kind of goal?

      Question 4

      Bethany feels compelled to frequently check her phone because she craves the notifications and comments she gets on social apps like Facebook and Instagram. This need for constant connection to her social group aligns with which type of need in Malsow’s hierarchy of needs?

      Question 5

      An individual might use the Checky app for tasks related to promotion motivation (such as finding new YouTube videos or buying something on Amazon) or prevention motivation (such as making sure not to miss a call or a text). Living a life that matches your own balance between these two motivations is called your blank.