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Direct linkSenko, Corwin; Tropiano, Katie L. – Journal of Educational Psychology, 2016
Achievement goal theory (Dweck, 1986) initially characterized mastery goals and performance goals as opposites in a good-bad dualism of student motivation. A later revision (Harackiewicz, Barron, & Elliot, 1998) contended that both goals can provide benefits and be pursued together. Perhaps both frameworks are correct: Their contrasting views…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Goal Orientation, Guidelines, Outcomes of Education
Peer reviewedWilhite, Stephen C. – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1990
A stepwise multiple regression analysis of final course grades of 184 psychology students revealed that scores on a self-assessment of memory ability were the best predictors of final course grades, followed by locus of control, and scores on the Self-Concept of Academic Ability Test. (SLD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Curriculum, College Students, Courses
