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What percentage of the variance in academic motivation was explained by genetic factors according to the study?
What percentage of the variance in academic motivation was explained by genetic factors according to the study?
Which of the following is NOT considered an aspect of academic motivation?
Which of the following is NOT considered an aspect of academic motivation?
What did the study conclude about shared environmental factors in relation to academic motivation?
What did the study conclude about shared environmental factors in relation to academic motivation?
Which term refers to children's perceptions of their competence in school subjects?
Which term refers to children's perceptions of their competence in school subjects?
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According to the findings, what aspect had a substantial heritable nature aside from cognitive ability?
According to the findings, what aspect had a substantial heritable nature aside from cognitive ability?
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What type of environmental influences were indicated as significant in the study?
What type of environmental influences were indicated as significant in the study?
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What is the main focus of the study regarding individual differences in academic motivation?
What is the main focus of the study regarding individual differences in academic motivation?
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The study suggests that which factor does NOT influence academic motivation?
The study suggests that which factor does NOT influence academic motivation?
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What might one explanation for inconsistencies in academic motivation be?
What might one explanation for inconsistencies in academic motivation be?
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Which factor is mentioned as potentially influencing a child's motivation?
Which factor is mentioned as potentially influencing a child's motivation?
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What effect does encouraging autonomy have on students according to the research?
What effect does encouraging autonomy have on students according to the research?
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Which of the following is a challenge in understanding teacher effects on academic motivation?
Which of the following is a challenge in understanding teacher effects on academic motivation?
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When are classroom effects on children’s motivation likely to have a stronger impact?
When are classroom effects on children’s motivation likely to have a stronger impact?
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What did findings on academic achievement suggest about classroom influences?
What did findings on academic achievement suggest about classroom influences?
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How might children's shared experiences at home affect their academic development?
How might children's shared experiences at home affect their academic development?
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What might indicate that twins in separate classrooms could have less similarity in enjoying a subject?
What might indicate that twins in separate classrooms could have less similarity in enjoying a subject?
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Study Notes
Academic Motivation: A Complex Puzzle
- Understanding the factors that influence academic motivation is crucial for educational success.
- Academic motivation is multifaceted, encompassing beliefs, perceptions, values, interests, enjoyment, and attitudes related to education.
- The study focuses on two core motivational constructs: enjoyment of learning (intrinsic motivation) and self-perceived ability (academic self-concept).
- Contradicting the common belief that environment plays a dominant role, the study found that genetic factors significantly contribute to both enjoyment and self-perceived ability.
- Genetic inheritance explains roughly 40% of individual variations in academic motivation.
- Interestingly, the study revealed that shared environmental factors (e.g., home or classroom environment) do not contribute to the similarities in academic motivation among twins.
- The study highlights the prevalence of nonshared experiences, suggesting that individual-specific events and interactions (e.g., peer groups, extracurricular activities) have a stronger impact on academic motivation.
- While previous research has suggested a link between environmental factors (e.g., family, classroom climate) and academic motivation, the study points to a possible correlation between genetic effects and environmental influences.
- For instance, parental involvement might stem from innate parental traits related to education, ability, and motivation.
- The study acknowledges the challenge of disentangling environmental influences from genetic factors, particularly when examining classroom effects.
- It underscores the importance of considering the interplay between genes and environment in shaping academic motivation.
- The study emphasizes the need for longitudinal research exploring the dynamic interplay between genetic and environmental factors in shaping individual differences in academic motivation.
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Description
Explore the intricate factors influencing academic motivation, from enjoyment of learning to genetic influences. This study examines the roles of intrinsic motivation and self-perceived ability while debunking the myth that environment is the primary factor, highlighting the impact of genetics. Delve into how individual experiences shape academic success.
