Instrumentality Theory Predictions of Academic Behavior.

Mitchell, Terence R.; Pollard, William E.

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ERIC Number: EJ073977

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Publication Date: 1973

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Instrumentality Theory Predictions of Academic Behavior

Mitchell, Terence R.; Pollard, William E.

Journal of Social Psychology, 89, 1, 35-45, Feb 73

The purpose of this study was to test instrumentality theory predictions of work effort. The amount of effort exerted on various tasks by a group of faculty members at a large university in the U.S. was examined. It was found that the modifications of the theory generally led to improved predictions of effort. (JB)

Descriptors: Achievement, Behavior Theories, Behavioral Science Research, Motivation, Research Methodology, Social Influences

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