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Jackson, Douglas N. – 1994
The term "conative" is used to describe constructs that span both motivational and volitional aspects of human behavior, distinguished from constructs that emphasize cognition and affection. Among the conative constructs are achievement strivings, beliefs about self-esteem and self-efficacy, interests and attitudes about learning,…
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Affective Behavior, Behavior Patterns, Cognitive Processes