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Applying Motivation Theories to Individual Differences in the Classroom: A Social Learning Perspective.
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Schunk, Dale H. – 1980
In the social learning perspective the anticipation of rewarding consequences serves as one source of motivation. A second results from the perception of a negative discrepancy between present capabilities and desired performance. To foster motlvation it is necessary that persons accurately appraise their capabilities. Techniques for fostering…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Independent Study, Individual Differences, Low Achievement