UNIV 101L Reflective Notes - Chapter 3 PDF

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UNIV 101L Reflective Notes - Chapter 3 Motivation, Decision Making, Etc. Self - Efficacy ● Growth Mindset ○ Most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hardwork ○ Brains and talent are just the starting point ○ You are in control of your own ability ○ You have to believe in yourself ● Importance of Self - efficacy ○ Belief and confidence that you can succeed through your own abilities ○ Helps improve academic performance Relevance ● Key role in motivation ○ Finding relevance (even in something so boring) will help with a student motivation to complete a task ○ Helps with academic goals ○ Ask “Why does this content matter” Attitude ● Important towards staying motivated ○ Fake it ‘til you make it ○ Maintaining a positive attitude can help stay motivated towards the smaller tasks

Decision Making and Personal Responsibility

● Key to college success ○ Self control - Keeps decisions in check ○ When the decision is harder it’s easier to break it down before deciding...