Expectancy-value theory
Expectancy-Value Theory What is Expectancy-Value Theory Overview and core propositions Expectancy-Value Theory (EVT) explains motivation as the result of two primary assessments: whether a…
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Attribution theory
Attribution theory Overview Definition Attribution theory explores how people interpret the causes of events and behavior. It addresses why things happen and who or…
Read moreGrowth mindset vs fixed mindset (Dweck)
Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset (Dweck) What are Growth Mindset and Fixed Mindset? Growth mindset definition A growth mindset is the belief that abilities,…
Read moreIntrinsic vs extrinsic motivation
Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation What motivation means Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation defined Motivation is the energy behind action—the reasons we start, continue, or stop…
Read moreSelf-determination theory (Autonomy, Competence, Relatedness)
Self-Determination Theory: Autonomy, Competence, Relatedness Introduction to Self-Determination Theory Definition and origins of SDT Self-Determination Theory (SDT) is a framework for understanding human motivation,…
Read moreMaslow’s hierarchy of needs in education
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in Education Introduction Maslow’s hierarchy of needs offers a framework for understanding how basic human requirements influence learning. In education,…
Read morePavlov’s classical conditioning
Pavlov’s Classical Conditioning Overview of Pavlov’s Classical Conditioning Pavlov’s classical conditioning describes a learning process in which a neutral stimulus comes to evoke a…
Read moreSkinner’s operant conditioning
Skinner’s operant conditioning Overview of Skinner’s Operant Conditioning Definition and core ideas Operant conditioning is a learning process in which the strength of a…
Read moreBandura’s social learning theory
Bandura’s Social Learning Theory Overview Definition of Bandura’s social learning theory Bandura’s social learning theory posits that people learn new behaviors and knowledge by…
Read moreBronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory
Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory Overview Origins and development of the theory Urie Bronfenbrenner introduced the ecological systems theory in the 1970s to address how…
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