UNIV 101 FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS ANSWERED CORRECTLY LATEST UPDATE 2026
Abstract - Answers an overview of the study
Introduction - Answers past research findings; description of concepts or theories; purpose of
research; research questions or hypotheses
Methods - Answers participants; procedures; questionnaires/ survey
Results - Answers statistical findings
Discussion - Answers results in general terms; implications of the research (practical importance);
limitations of the study; future research
References - Answers listing of all sources used in the article
Purpose of Thesis Statements - Answers encapsulates the main ideas of a paper
Why do students plagiarize? - Answers with the ability to copy and paste text, some students use the
work of others as their own or they fai to cite sources appropriately
To avoid plagiarism: - Answers 1. always credit a source when the information used is not your own
and it is not considered common knowledge
2. always credit a source when using text verbatim in order to provide a quote
3. summarizing or paraphrasing the ideas of another author always requires a citation and the
resulting interpretation must be significantly different from the original text
4. submitting the same research paper in multiple classes for multiple publications is considered self-
plagiarism, and is subject to the same rules and penalties used for plagiarizing the work of others
APA Citation - Answers Author, date, title, webpage publisher, retrieved from.
(Alphabetical- (a)uthor, (d)ate, (t)itle, (w)ebpage, (w)ebsite)
Intrinsic Motivation - Answers type of motivation based on inherent enjoyment and satisfaction
Extrinsic Motivation - Answers type of motivation based on gaining rewards or avoiding negative
consequences
The effect of motivation on behaviors - Answers Extrinsic rewards diminish a person's intrinsic
motivation for tasks and activities
Performance Orientation - Answers the goal of learning and accomplishing tasks based on the desire
to outperform others and validate their own ability
Influence of Performance Orientation - Answers students feel more driven to prove their ability
which allows them to approach tasks with determination
Mastery Orientation - Answers goal of learning and accomplishing tasks based on personal standards
of excellence with hopes to improve
Influence of Mastery Orientation - Answers students feel more driven to build their understanding
and they approach class with curiosity and with the desire to improve their ability
People with Learning Goals - Answers people with these goals choose tasks that maximize
opportunities for learning, are more likely to be intrinsically motivated to learn course material and
seek feedback that accurately describes their ability, view errors as part of the learning process and
interpret failure as a sign they need to exert more effort, are satisfied with their performance if they
try hard (even if their efforts result in failure), believe teachers are a resource that help them learn,
and are more likely to be actively involved in school activities
People with Performance Goals - Answers people with these goals choose tasks that maximize
opportunities for demonstrating their ability, are more likely to be extrinsically motivated, seek
feedback that flatters them, evaluate their own performance in terms of how they compare with
others, view errors as a failure and a sign of low ability, are satisfied with their performance only if
they succeed, view a teacher as a judge, and are more likely to distance themselves from the school
environment
Self-efficacy - Answers individual beliefs in the ability or capacity to complete certain tasks or attain
specific goals
The Role of Self-Efficacy in Learning - Answers the act of believing a task is easier to complete than it
actually is can lead you to ignore necessary preparations
Factors that Influence Self-Efficacy - Answers factors include past successes, comparison to peers who
are successful, positive verbal feedback from credible people, or positive feelings
Attributions - Answers a person's explanation for success or failure
Three Causal Dimensions - Answers Locus of Causality: the location of the cause whether it is internal
or external to the person
Abstract - Answers an overview of the study
Introduction - Answers past research findings; description of concepts or theories; purpose of
research; research questions or hypotheses
Methods - Answers participants; procedures; questionnaires/ survey
Results - Answers statistical findings
Discussion - Answers results in general terms; implications of the research (practical importance);
limitations of the study; future research
References - Answers listing of all sources used in the article
Purpose of Thesis Statements - Answers encapsulates the main ideas of a paper
Why do students plagiarize? - Answers with the ability to copy and paste text, some students use the
work of others as their own or they fai to cite sources appropriately
To avoid plagiarism: - Answers 1. always credit a source when the information used is not your own
and it is not considered common knowledge
2. always credit a source when using text verbatim in order to provide a quote
3. summarizing or paraphrasing the ideas of another author always requires a citation and the
resulting interpretation must be significantly different from the original text
4. submitting the same research paper in multiple classes for multiple publications is considered self-
plagiarism, and is subject to the same rules and penalties used for plagiarizing the work of others
APA Citation - Answers Author, date, title, webpage publisher, retrieved from.
(Alphabetical- (a)uthor, (d)ate, (t)itle, (w)ebpage, (w)ebsite)
Intrinsic Motivation - Answers type of motivation based on inherent enjoyment and satisfaction
Extrinsic Motivation - Answers type of motivation based on gaining rewards or avoiding negative
consequences
The effect of motivation on behaviors - Answers Extrinsic rewards diminish a person's intrinsic
motivation for tasks and activities
Performance Orientation - Answers the goal of learning and accomplishing tasks based on the desire
to outperform others and validate their own ability
Influence of Performance Orientation - Answers students feel more driven to prove their ability
which allows them to approach tasks with determination
Mastery Orientation - Answers goal of learning and accomplishing tasks based on personal standards
of excellence with hopes to improve
Influence of Mastery Orientation - Answers students feel more driven to build their understanding
and they approach class with curiosity and with the desire to improve their ability
People with Learning Goals - Answers people with these goals choose tasks that maximize
opportunities for learning, are more likely to be intrinsically motivated to learn course material and
seek feedback that accurately describes their ability, view errors as part of the learning process and
interpret failure as a sign they need to exert more effort, are satisfied with their performance if they
try hard (even if their efforts result in failure), believe teachers are a resource that help them learn,
and are more likely to be actively involved in school activities
People with Performance Goals - Answers people with these goals choose tasks that maximize
opportunities for demonstrating their ability, are more likely to be extrinsically motivated, seek
feedback that flatters them, evaluate their own performance in terms of how they compare with
others, view errors as a failure and a sign of low ability, are satisfied with their performance only if
they succeed, view a teacher as a judge, and are more likely to distance themselves from the school
environment
Self-efficacy - Answers individual beliefs in the ability or capacity to complete certain tasks or attain
specific goals
The Role of Self-Efficacy in Learning - Answers the act of believing a task is easier to complete than it
actually is can lead you to ignore necessary preparations
Factors that Influence Self-Efficacy - Answers factors include past successes, comparison to peers who
are successful, positive verbal feedback from credible people, or positive feelings
Attributions - Answers a person's explanation for success or failure
Three Causal Dimensions - Answers Locus of Causality: the location of the cause whether it is internal
or external to the person
