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According to Lewin, what might a learner resort to due to attraction to rewards?
According to Lewin, what might a learner resort to due to attraction to rewards?
What is the effect of punishment on activities, according to the text?
What is the effect of punishment on activities, according to the text?
How does the text describe the learner's reaction to the unpleasantness of a task due to punishment?
How does the text describe the learner's reaction to the unpleasantness of a task due to punishment?
What constitutes success according to the psychological analysis of success from the learner's point of view?
What constitutes success according to the psychological analysis of success from the learner's point of view?
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How does the text suggest motivation changes in relation to reward activities?
How does the text suggest motivation changes in relation to reward activities?
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What does Lewin refer to as goal attractiveness?
What does Lewin refer to as goal attractiveness?
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What changes as a result of the repetition of an activity, according to the text?
What changes as a result of the repetition of an activity, according to the text?
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In the context of motivation, what does Lewin define as valence change?
In the context of motivation, what does Lewin define as valence change?
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Study Notes
Learner Behavior and Rewards
- Learners may engage in activities they find unpleasant if they are motivated by the promise of rewards.
The Impact of Punishment
- Punishment can decrease the likelihood of an activity being repeated.
- Learners might react to punishment by avoiding the punished activity, or engaging in compensatory behavior to cope with the unpleasantness.
Success & Motivation
- From the learner's perspective, success is achieved when a desired goal is reached, regardless of the means used.
- Rewarding activities can become less motivating over time, leading to a decrease in interest and effort.
Goal Attractiveness & Valence Change
- Goal attractiveness refers to how desirable a goal is to the learner.
- Repetition of an activity can change the learner's perception of its value. This is known as valence change.
- Valence change describes the shift in motivation towards an activity following repeated interactions with it.
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Test your knowledge of educational implications of Lewin's theory with this quiz! Explore how reward and punishment, motivation, and learning environments are influenced by this psychological theory.