Ch. 12 self-regulation and motivation

Self-Regulation

Children direct actions, learning, and emotions towards goals.

Executive Functions

Mental processes managing goal-directed actions.

Delay Gratification

Ability to resist immediate rewards for future benefits.

Self-Regulation Skills

Skills for managing emotions and impulses effectively.

Behavioral Growth

Improvement in guiding actions based on future consequences.

Emotional Growth

Advancement in managing feelings and emotional responses.

Cognitive Growth

Enhancement in judgment and task performance evaluation.

Willpower Development

Strengthening of self-control during childhood and adolescence.

Genetic Factors

Inherited traits influencing self-regulation abilities.

Environmental Factors

Cultural and social influences on self-regulation development.

Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation driven by external rewards or consequences.

Intrinsic Motivation

Motivation arising from personal interest or enjoyment.

Reinforcers

Consequences that increase the likelihood of behavior.

Vicarious Reinforcement

Learning by observing others being rewarded.

Punishment

Consequence that reduces the frequency of a behavior.

Vicarious Punishment

Learning not to behave by observing others punished.

Situational Interest

Temporary interest based on immediate context.

Personal Interest

Stable interest developed over time.

Achievement Goals

Objectives that drive behavior towards success.

Mastery Goals

Focus on learning and skill improvement.

Performance Goals

Focus on demonstrating ability relative to others.

Incremental View of Ability

Belief that ability can be developed through effort.

Entity View of Ability

Belief that ability is a fixed trait.

Mastery Orientation

Focus on learning from challenges and failures.

Learned Helplessness

Feeling unable to control outcomes despite effort.

Cultural Influences

Societal norms shaping motivation and learning.

Self-Efficacy

Belief in one's ability to succeed.

Attribution Patterns

How children explain success or failure experiences.