The Dynamic Theory of Achievement Motivation: From Episodic to Dynamic Thinking.

Kuhl, Julius; Blankenship, Virginia

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The Dynamic Theory of Achievement Motivation: From Episodic to Dynamic Thinking.

Kuhl, Julius; Blankenship, Virginia

Psychological Review, v86 n2 p141-51 Mar 1979

Atkinson and Birch's dynamic theory of action is discussed with regard to achievement motivation theory. Implications are derived that are in contrast to expectations derived from traditional episodic theories. Implications of dynamic theory for the theory of fear of failure are discussed. Recent results support the dynamic theory. (Author/RD)

Descriptors: Achievement, Behavior Theories, Failure, Fear, Individual Differences, Learning Theories, Mathematical Models, Motivation, Research Reviews (Publications), Simulation, Success, Theories

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