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Lobcity

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on: Jun 20, 2018
Describe the three factors Deci and his colleagues found associated with self-determined motivation.
 
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List the four main reasons goals are so effective as motivators of performance.
 
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connor417

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Motivation is facilitated by competence, which is fostered by facing optimal challenges and receiving valuable performance feedback, and by relatedness, which is fostered by parental involvement and peer acceptance. The degree to which teachers encourage autonomy as opposed to retaining tight control also affects student motivation.

Answer to Question 2

(1) Goals help focus attention, (2) Goals help mobilize resources, (3) Goals facilitate persistence, (4) Goals facilitate accomplishment


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