PSY311H1 Lecture Notes - Externality, Barometer, Internalization
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Regardless of culture, concept of achievement presumes some learning on the child"s part. The motivational view of achievement: child"s need for achievement (n ach): learned motive to compete and to strive for success whenever one"s behavior can be evaluated against standard of excellence. Self-fulfillment motivates them to work hard and be successful. Students more invested in new learning when they"re intrinsically oriented. Children progress through 3 phases in learning to evaluate their performances in achievement situations: phase 1: joy in mastery. Do not call other people"s attention to their triumphs or. Infants pleased to master challenges otherwise seek recognition, and rather than being bothered by failures, they shift goals and attempt to master other toys: phase 2: approval seeking. Begin to anticipate how others will evaluate their performances. Seek recognition when they master challenges and expect disapproval when they fail. Already appraising their outcomes: phase 3: use of standards. Children reach more independently to their successes and failures.
