PSYC 4030 : Exam 1 Study Guide
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Study guide, exam 1 thinking and decision making, fall 2013, dr. martin. What are the major components of self-regulation with respect to learning and achievement: standards, monitoring, self-regulatory strength, motivation. What is affective forecasting: affective forecasting - the prediction of one"s affect in the future. People are poor judges of their future emotional states. Why is feedback so important: contingency management - "systematic use of reinforcement" is a type of treatment. Distinguish between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset. In a fixed mindset, people believe their basic qualities are simply fixed traits. In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic qualities can be developed through dedication and hard work. What might be the long-term consequences of adopting each mindset: fixed mindset - sacrifice important learning opportunities when they contain a risk of revealing ignorance or making errors. Learning principles lecture (also see principles of learning lecture .
