Motivation and Learning Strategies for College Success : A Self-management Approach

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Attribution Suggested Responses

I lack ability.

I didn’t feel well.

I wasn’t in the mood.

I’m not interested in the task.

I don’t do well on tests.

The material was boring.

The test was unfair.

I didn’t have enough time to

study.

6. Use Motivation Strategies

Here are some strategies that college students use to monitor and reg-

ulate their motivation (Wolters, 1998, pp. 228–229). The strategies

are organized by categories. Place a check in the box near each cate-

gory to indicate that you have used a strategy in the category, and in

the space provided write the specific strategy you have used if it is

different from the strategies listed. Identify one of the strategies listed

that you don’t use but could incorporate in your repertoire of moti-

vation strategies.

Performance Goals

“I would think about how I wanted a good grade.”

“I would remind myself about how important it is to get good

grades in college.”