Module 14: Behavioral Theory Flashcards
A positive consequence for a behavior
Reinforcement
Participants engage in an activity to obtain an outcome that is distinct from the activity itself
Extrinsic Motivaiton
Teachers strive to encourage an orientation toward learning that is characterized by curiosity persistence; attraction to challenging, novel tasks: and a focus on mastery of knowledge and skills
Academic Intrinsic Motivation
A belief that one’s behavior is due to either external and uncontrollable factors or internal and controllable factors
Locus of control
Are given for participating in or completing an activity
Task-contingent rewards
Those given for doing well or achieving a certain level of performance
Performance-contingent rewards
Positive feedback in the form of written or spoken comments
Praise
An evaluation of the process taken to complete a task
Process Praise
An evaluation of the end product
Performance Praise
A favorable judgment about a person’s attributes or behaviors
Person Praise
The feeling of intrinsic enjoyment and absorption in a task that is challenging and rewarding
Flow
