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

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UNDERSTANDING MOTIVATION 89

External Rewards

“Give myself rewards when I finish studying.”

“Each time I successfully know a topic, I might give myself a

break and do something relaxing like watch TV or nap?”

“Tell myself that if I finish the next five pages of reading I can go

and talk to a friend.”

Task Value

“I would find ways that it relates to my life.”

“I would try to relate it to my experiences or how I would feel in

certain situations.”

Interest

“Make studying into a game.”

“Try to make it more interesting.”

Help Seeking

“Ask to study with a friend.”

“Talk to the (teaching assistant) or professor.”

Environment Structuring

“Sit with the book in a quiet room with a soft drink.”

“Take little breaks so I don’t burn out.”

“I’d take a break, completely forget the subject matter, and then

return, hopefully refreshed.”