The relevance of attribution theory to educational psychology

Type :

Term papers

Pages :

4 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

03/18/2009

$ 6.95 Add to cart

Summary :

 
 

Table of Contents The relevance of attribution theory to educational psychology Table of Contents

 
  1. Introduction
  2. Weiner's (1979) theory of achievement attribution
  3. The importance of controllability as a critical determinant of the expectancy of success
  4. The effect of antecedent and program-specific attribution training in combination with self-control training on the use of strategic behaviors
  5. The ineffective aspect of reattribution training on learning-disabled or hyperactive children
  6. The role of teachers and its significance in influencing children's learning and behavior
  7. Conclusion
  8. Bibliography

Abstract

attribution theory refers to the "causal explanations that individuals infer for their own behavior, and that of others, in an attempt to interpret their social world" (Burgner and Hewstone, 1993. p.125). As Eslea (1999) notes, "attributional styles have been found to be an important factor in a number of areas relevant to education, including childhood and adolescent depression, familial abuse, reading achievement, academic task persistence and coping with the problems of low socio-economic status" p. 35. The aim of this essay is to discuss the relevance of attribution theory to educational psychology. Specifically, the essay will focus on the success and failure attributions of children who have learning difficulties, the attributions made by children who have behavior problems and the impact that the attributional styles adopted by teachers may have on children's learning.

Latest in the category : Psychology

1
 
Psychological profile: Andrei Chikatilo

Case study  |  10/05/2009   |  en  |  .doc  |  5 pages

2
 
3
 
A study on the deviance in a person

Term papers  |  09/25/2009   |  en  |  .doc  |  6 pages

4
 
Psychological anthropology

Term papers  |  09/23/2009   |  en  |  .doc  |  5 pages

5
 
Understanding the human consciousness

Term papers  |  09/14/2009   |  en  |  .doc  |  10 pages

Most downloaded in the last 30 days : Psychology

1
 
Do mentally ill patients have autonomy?

Term papers  |  04/13/2009   |  en  |  .doc  |  7 pages

2
 
Existential and person-centered therapy techniques

Presentation  |  07/22/2008   |  en  |  .doc  |  4 pages

3
 
A counseling case study adopting a client-centered approach

Presentation  |  02/27/2009   |  en  |  .doc  |  7 pages

From the same author : Psychology

1
 
The advantages and disadvantages of the behaviorist approach to mental disorders

Term papers  |  03/18/2009   |  en  |  .doc  |  4 pages

4
 
The evidence for a link between stress and ill health

Term papers  |  03/18/2009   |  en  |  .doc  |  4 pages

5
 
The phenomenon of fandom: Refuting the view that consumers of mass media culture are passive cultural dopes?

Term papers  |  03/12/2009   |  en  |  .doc  |  4 pages

Change Currency

About the author :

pencil image Paul B. Freelance Psychology Writer
Level :General public Study : Psychology School/University : Central Lancashire

From the same author :

The work of Carl Gustav Jung

Term papers  |  09/25/2009  |  us  |  .doc  |  12 pages

The psychological keys to success

Case study  |  08/14/2009  |  us  |  .doc  |  11 pages

Principles, values and ethics in sports

Term papers  |  08/14/2009  |  us  |  .doc  |  14 pages