Thirty-Two Seconds to Go: A Case of Motivation, Locus of Control, and Self-E cac

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Thirty-Two Seconds to Go:
A Case of Motivation, Locus of Control, and Self-E cacy
by
Andrew T. Johnson and Amanda R. Laurenceau Department of Psychology and Sociology
Park University, Parkville, MO

Based on the case description, what personality constructs best describe Neil? (You can nd a great list of personality constructs at: http://ipip.ori.org/newIndexofScaleLabels.htm.)

2. What aspects of Neil’s behavior relate to intrinsic motivation? What are some that relate to extrinsic motivation? Which of these do you think dominated his behavior? Why?

3. How would you describe Neil’s sense of self-e cacy? Justify your answer with information from the case description.

Explanation / Answer

1. The personality constructs that best describe Neil are:

Achievement-striving, Ambition driven, Sociability, Planfulness, Dutifulness, Calmness, Dedication, Industriousness/Perseverance/Persistence , Friendliness, Optimistic, Motivated, Responsible, Agile, Teamwork / Citizenship, Athletic, Altruistic,Resoluteness, Tenacity, Determinant, Self-effacing, Focused.

2. The aspects of Neil’s behavior relate to intrinsic motivation are Athletic, Friendliness, sociability.

The aspects of Neil's behaviour that relate to extrinsic motivation are responsible, motivated, dedication,industriousness, perserverance.

Extrinsic motivation dominated the most. The factors that caused the extrinsic motivation are from his childhood circumstances and by his family's situation.

3. Neil was always a team player. He kept others before him. He never bragged about himself. Harris served as a sport mentor and assistant coach in Nebraskas Amateur Athletic Union. He resolved to improve the lives of his family and countless others. These describe the Neil's sense of self-efficacy.

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