Information Seeking and Achievement Motivation in Middle Childhood and Adolescence: The Role of Conceptions of Ability.
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| Title: | Information Seeking and Achievement Motivation in Middle Childhood and Adolescence: The Role of Conceptions of Ability. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Butler, Ruth |
| Source: | Developmental Psychology. Jan 1999 35(1):146-163. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 18 |
| Publication Date: | 1999 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Ability, Academic Achievement, Achievement Need, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Information Seeking, Self Concept, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Self Motivation |
| ISSN: | 0012-1649 |
| Abstract: | Examined effect of age and conceptions of ability on information seeking, performance, and motivation among middle graders. Found that students who had acquired the concept of ability responded to the task condition with strivings to learn and requests for information relevant to acquiring mastery, and to the ego condition with strivings to outperform others and requests for normative feedback. (JPB) |
| Journal Code: | CIJSEP1999 |
| Entry Date: | 1999 |
| Accession Number: | EJ580255 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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