Pattengale: End of Chapter Exercises

Chapter Four: Willpower and Waypower

Essay Questions (4)

  1. Herzberg’s Principle states that the removal of dissatisfaction does not increase intrinsic motivation. Explain what Herzberg means by satisfaction and dissatisfaction and what their respective opposites are.
  2. Kohn Principle states that while external rewards may increase short-term extrinsic motivation, ultimately they work against long-term internal motivation. Besides the example provided by the text, give an example of this principle at work.
  3. This chapter uses George Washington’s experience at Valley Forge to demonstrate the interaction of willpower and waypower. Discuss three particular points that demonstrate how willpower was the primary force, when waypower was the primary force, and when willpower and waypower were interconnected.
  4. How can going through the process of “RISE”ing to a challenge help you sharpen and narrow your Life Wedge?

Web Link (1)

  1. The author lists common and formal challenges that many people have to face as they negotiate their college education. Using an Internet search, find support systems that your college offers to assist in overcoming three common challenges and 2 formal challenges.

Fill in the blank (5)

  1. Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation can work [______] to drive people towards their goals.
  2. Intrinsic motivation can sustain people, even when they are experiencing [______].
  3. [______] provide the opportunity to learn new knowledge and develop new skills.
  4. Challenges that contribute to an individuals at-risk status are [______], [______], and [______] challenges.
  5. When embraced, [______] can become defining experiences.

Multiple Choice/Matching (5)

  1. Student’s who understand their life purpose are likely to complete college
  2. Because they are engaged in their learning.
  1. Because they recognize the value of college for reaching their goals.
  2. Regardless of obstacles.
  3. All of the above
  4. None of the above
  1. When “RISE”ing to a challenge, first you must:
  2. Respond to the challenge
  3. Retreat from the challenge
  4. Read about the challenge
  5. Receive advice about how to face the challenge.
  6. None of the above.
  1. The Herzberg Principle states that
  2. Removing dissatisfaction leads to intrinsic motivation
  3. Increasing satisfaction leads to intrinsic motivation
  4. Removing dissatisfaction does not lead to intrinsic motivation
  5. Increasing satisfaction does not lead to intrinsic motivation
  6. None of the above
  1. Washington’s troops ability to survive the long winter, is an example of
  2. Waypower
  3. Willpower
  4. Perseverance
  5. Intrinsic motivation
  6. Extrinsic motivation
  1. Washington’s soldiers, who were fighting for freedom, were driven by ______, while the soldiers who were fighting for glory were driven by ______.
  2. Intrinsic motivation; extrinsic motivation
  3. Extrinsic motivation; intrinsic motivation
  4. Internal drives; external rewards
  5. Both a and c
  6. None of the above

True-False (5)

  1. Willpower is the only thing you need to achieve a goal.
  2. The odds against graduating from college are higher for “at-risk” students.
  3. Waypower can always be found if you have willpower.
  4. The opposite of satisfaction is dissatisfaction.
  5. In order to execute a plan, you must first find a strategy.