1. What is meta-analysis? Why is it useful?
Meta-analysis is the analysis of statistical results from multiple common scientific studies. It is very useful because it combines the results to develop a common truth of support behind those multiple results. The results from a single study may contain high error levels that would deem the study unreliable, as results vary from one study to the next.
2. What concepts from the commentary are found in the articles?
The concept of motivation was found in the article, as a meta-analysis, a statistical analysis that combines the results of multiple scientific studies, was conducted. The articles described an analysis in which relations between self-efficacy and interests had been examined. Self-efficacy refers to beliefs about the likelihood of successfully completing a task or goal. Specifically, it assesses "people's beliefs in their capabilities to mobilize the motivation.
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I have completed this run 8 of the last 15 years. However, at the completion of each run, my body says to me that we’re never doing this again. But, I do end up doing it again because it’s something that I know will be a challenge each time, but Performance outcome produces feelings of high self-efficacy.
Prior to and during the run, I am face with tremendous amounts of Physiological feedback, which refers to sensations that one receives from the body during performance. Agitation, anxiety, sweaty palms, and a racing heart may lead to a person feeling less capable than if he or she is more relaxed. (PSU, 2016) I do rely on vicarious experiences throughout the course. For example, when I encounter an elderly person or a seemingly over-weight person performing well, it gives me a boost, in thinking if they can…so can I!
So my overall efficacy judgments are determined by primary sources of information, as I generally do not engage in heavy work-outs or training prior to the
Meta-analysis is the analysis of statistical results from multiple common scientific studies. It is very useful because it combines the results to develop a common truth of support behind those multiple results. The results from a single study may contain high error levels that would deem the study unreliable, as results vary from one study to the next.
2. What concepts from the commentary are found in the articles?
The concept of motivation was found in the article, as a meta-analysis, a statistical analysis that combines the results of multiple scientific studies, was conducted. The articles described an analysis in which relations between self-efficacy and interests had been examined. Self-efficacy refers to beliefs about the likelihood of successfully completing a task or goal. Specifically, it assesses "people's beliefs in their capabilities to mobilize the motivation.
The results …show more content…
I have completed this run 8 of the last 15 years. However, at the completion of each run, my body says to me that we’re never doing this again. But, I do end up doing it again because it’s something that I know will be a challenge each time, but Performance outcome produces feelings of high self-efficacy.
Prior to and during the run, I am face with tremendous amounts of Physiological feedback, which refers to sensations that one receives from the body during performance. Agitation, anxiety, sweaty palms, and a racing heart may lead to a person feeling less capable than if he or she is more relaxed. (PSU, 2016) I do rely on vicarious experiences throughout the course. For example, when I encounter an elderly person or a seemingly over-weight person performing well, it gives me a boost, in thinking if they can…so can I!
So my overall efficacy judgments are determined by primary sources of information, as I generally do not engage in heavy work-outs or training prior to the