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19 Cards in this Set
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Motivation |
Internal states that affect energy level, direction, vigor, and persistence towards a goal |
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Intrinsic |
Motivation based on internal factors such as self-determination, curiosity, challenge, and effort |
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Extrinsic |
Motivation based on external incentives such as rewards and punishments |
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Achievement motivation |
What initiates and maintains behavior in achievement situations |
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Attribution |
Explained causes of outcomes |
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Attribution theory |
Individuals are motivated to find the causes of their performance/behavior |
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Mastery orientations |
Focus on a task regardless of the result (Process is more important than the outcome) |
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Performance orientation |
Finishing on top matters more than learning |
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Growth mindset |
Belief that ability is changeable and can be developed |
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Fixed mindset |
Belief that ability is a fixed entity (unchangeable) |
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Learned helplessness |
A perception developed through experience that no matter what someone does, competence in a domain is out of reach |
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Stereotype threat |
Concerns that performance will confirm negative stereotypes about one's group |
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Self-Efficacy |
Belief in one's ability to master a situation and produce favorable outcomes |
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Nonperformance |
Reason that they can't "fail" if they don't try at all |
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Procrastination |
Blaming poor time management deflects attention from actual ability |
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Self Handicapping |
Setting unreachable/unreasonable goals |
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Master-oriented goals |
Students are guided by the desire to learn something (intrinsic) |
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Performance-oriented goals |
Students pursue immediate rewards like grades or praise (extrinsic) |
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AMPed students |
Autonomy, Mastery, Purpose |
