If we consider factors that promote interest, three of the following teaching strategies should be beneficial. Which one will not be beneficial?

Cognitive motivation theories focus on thought-mediated actions and influencing learning. They assume that behavior is directed by the active processing and interpretation of information.  Some factors that affect cognitive motivation include: Curiosity: Urges, drives, or motivations to explore and understand Disposition: One's general attitude toward learning Expectancy: One's expectations for the outcome of a situation  Other cognitive factors that influence motivation and the decisions people make about how to act include: goals, values, and efficacy beliefs.  Some forms of cognitive... Show more

Cognitive motivation theories focus on thought-mediated actions and influencing learning. They assume that behavior is directed by the active processing and interpretation of information. 

Some factors that affect cognitive motivation include:
Curiosity: Urges, drives, or motivations to explore and understand
Disposition: One's general attitude toward learning
Expectancy: One's expectations for the outcome of a situation 

Other cognitive factors that influence motivation and the decisions people make about how to act include: goals, values, and efficacy beliefs. 

Some forms of cognitive motivation include: Curiosity, Intrinsic motivation, Cognitive dissonance, and Achievement motivation. 
Social cognitive theory sees motivation and behavior as resulting from an ongoing, dynamic interaction among cognitive, social, and environmental variables. 

Related test: Human Learning Basics Practice Test: Motivation And Affect 

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