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Module 20: Theories On Factors Affecting Motivation
Module 20: Theories On Factors Affecting Motivation
1. Attribution Theory
- this theory explains that we attribute our success or other events to several factors.
3 Types of Attribution
- this is something interesting, "People tend to attribute their successes to internal causes and their
failures to external causess".
2. Self-efficacy Theory
- is the belief that one has the necessary capabilities to perform a task, fulfill role expectations, or meet
challenging situation successfully.
Self-determination
Self-regulation
- refers to a person's ability to master himself. He is the " I am the captain of my soul " type of person.
What are the indicators of self-regulation? They are the abilities to:
- A student who is capable of self-regulation, is not only capable regulating his own learning.
1. Goal setting
2. Planning
3. Attention control
5. Self-monitoring
6. Self-evaluation
4. Choice Theory
- is a biological theory that suggests that we are born with specific needs that we are genetically
instructed to satisfy.
1. Belonging or connecting
2. Power or competence
3. Freedom
4. Fun