WK10 motivation = cognitive approaches

Question 1

How goal setting improves performance:

Answer 1

• Direct attention
• Moves away from distractions
• Energize efforts
• Increase persistence
• Develop new knowledge/strategies for success

Question 2

Types of goals to increase motivation:

Answer 2

• SMART
• Subgoals for main goal
• Moderate difficulty
• Reachable in near future

Question 3

Goal orientations and motivation:

Answer 3

Patterns of belief
Mastery: Learn, improve skills.
Performance: Demonstrate ability.
Work Avoidance: Finish quickly, avoid work.
Social: Connect with others, be part of a group.”

Question 4

Goal oritentations and outcome:

Answer 4

• Higher achievements.
• Increased effort, persistence, and effective learning strategies.
  Caution: Focus on outperforming others may hinder deep learning.”

Question 5

Goal orientations and emotions:

Answer 5

• Mastery Goals: Enjoyment, pride.
• Performance Approach Goals: Strong pride associations.
• Performance Avoidance Goals: Anxiety, hopelessness, shame.

Question 6

Intrinsic moitvation and self efficacy

Answer 6

-Mastering difficult tasks.
Self-evaluation, not comparing oneself to others.
Recognizing errors as part of overall success.