Glossary of Terms
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Adult Education Theory- Theory that focuses on a set of principles about how adults learn.
Andragogy- The process or practice used to teach adults.
Attribution Theory-Theory that focuses on identifying the cause of outcomes
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Cognition-Process of knowing or being knowledgeable
Competence- Showing that you have the necessary skills to perform a task
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Expectancy-Value Theory- Theory that focuses on an individuals expectations and opinions about their abilities to achieve undertakings successfully
Extrinsic Motivation - Motivation to participate in activities for external reward.
F
Feedback-A response to an event that can be negative or positive.
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Goal- An outcome set by an individual that they are actively trying to accomplish
Goal Orientation- The rationale given for participating in a specific task.
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Intrinsic Motivation - Motivation to participate in activities for a sense of accomplishment.
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Level of Aspiration- Goals or standards set by an individual that will determine performance or success.
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Mastery goals-Goals that focus on increasing ones competence.
Motive- A persons cause for participating in a specific event.
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Observational learning-Learning that takes place when watching the actions of others.
Outcomes-The consequence of an action.
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Perceived control (Locus of control)- The belief for some that there is a connection between an individuals behavior and outcome (internals) and the belief of others that there is not a relationship between behavior and outcome.
Performance goal-Goal that focuses on being the best, getting the top grade, and/or making others believe you are smart,etc.
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Self-Efficacy- The belief that one has about their capabilities of performing a task.
Social-Cognitive Theory-Theory that discusses the social effects on behavior.
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Value-The importance an individual places on learning.
A
Adult Education Theory- Theory that focuses on a set of principles about how adults learn.
Andragogy- The process or practice used to teach adults.
Attribution Theory-Theory that focuses on identifying the cause of outcomes
C
Cognition-Process of knowing or being knowledgeable
Competence- Showing that you have the necessary skills to perform a task
E
Expectancy-Value Theory- Theory that focuses on an individuals expectations and opinions about their abilities to achieve undertakings successfully
Extrinsic Motivation - Motivation to participate in activities for external reward.
F
Feedback-A response to an event that can be negative or positive.
G
Goal- An outcome set by an individual that they are actively trying to accomplish
Goal Orientation- The rationale given for participating in a specific task.
I
Intrinsic Motivation - Motivation to participate in activities for a sense of accomplishment.
L
Level of Aspiration- Goals or standards set by an individual that will determine performance or success.
M
Mastery goals-Goals that focus on increasing ones competence.
Motive- A persons cause for participating in a specific event.
O
Observational learning-Learning that takes place when watching the actions of others.
Outcomes-The consequence of an action.
P
Perceived control (Locus of control)- The belief for some that there is a connection between an individuals behavior and outcome (internals) and the belief of others that there is not a relationship between behavior and outcome.
Performance goal-Goal that focuses on being the best, getting the top grade, and/or making others believe you are smart,etc.
S
Self-Efficacy- The belief that one has about their capabilities of performing a task.
Social-Cognitive Theory-Theory that discusses the social effects on behavior.
V
Value-The importance an individual places on learning.