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Achievement motivation and memory: achievement goals differentially influence immediate and delayed remember-know
Kou Murayama1, Andrew J Elliot
1University of Munich, Department of Psychology, Leopoldstrasse 13 (PF 67), 80802 Munich, Germany. murakou@orion.ocn.ne.jp
Personality & Social Psychology Bulletin
|June 4, 2011
Summary
Achievement goals impact memory recall differently over time. Performance-approach goals boost immediate memory, while mastery-approach goals enhance delayed memory, highlighting the quality of memory retrieval.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Limited research exists on the interplay between achievement motivation and memory.
- Specifically, the influence of distinct achievement goals on memory processes remains under-explored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effects of mastery-approach and performance-approach goals on immediate and delayed recognition memory.
- To differentiate the impact of these goals on 'remember' and 'know' memory responses.
Main Methods:
- Two experiments were conducted to assess recognition memory.
- Participants were assigned to either mastery-approach or performance-approach goal conditions.
- Immediate and delayed recognition tests were administered, measuring 'remember' and 'know' responses.
Main Results:
- Performance-approach goals led to higher correct 'remember' responding on immediate tests.
- Mastery-approach goals resulted in higher correct 'remember' responding on delayed tests.
- No significant influence of achievement goals on overall recognition accuracy or 'know' responses was found.
Conclusions:
- Achievement goals differentially affect memory recall quality over time.
- Considering the type of achievement goal is crucial for understanding memory performance.
- Future research should focus on the qualitative aspects of memory in relation to motivational constructs.
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