Behaviors Associated with
High Academic Motivation

Citation: Huitt, W. (1993). Behaviors associated with high academic motivation. Educational Psychology Interactive. Valdosta, GA: Valdosta State University. Retrieved [date] from, http://www.edpsycinteractive.org/motivation/behmotv.html

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DO YOU:

• Pay attention to the instructor?
• Volunteer answers in class?
• Begin work on tasks immediately?
• Maintain attention until tasks are completed?
• Persist in trying to solve problems rather than giving up as soon as the problem appears difficult to solve?
• Work autonomously when appropriate?
• Ask for assistance when it is really needed?
• Turn assignments in on time?
• Turn in complete work?
• When given a choice, select challenging courses and tasks?
• Accept initial errors or less-than-perfect performance as a natural part of learning a new skill?
• Perform fairly uniformly on different tasks that require similar skills?
• Engage in learning activities beyond course requirements?

Adapted from: Stipek, D. (1988). Motivation to learn: From theory to practice. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

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