Author Question: Explain why it may be problematic for teachers to apply Atkinson's theory of need for achievement in ... (Read 69 times)

charchew · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Explain why it may be problematic for teachers to apply Atkinson's theory of need for achievement in their classrooms.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

From a teacher's perspective, describe the basic limitation or weakness of the cognitive development view of motivation.

What will be an ideal response?

frre432 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Assessing students' need for achievement is often difficult on the basis of short-term observations.

Answer to Question 2

While the idea of arousing a cognitive disequilibrium sounds good in theory, it often fails to work in practice. Quite often teachers will present discussion topics and get little or no response from students.