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Approaching lifelong learning: An integrated framework for explaining decision-making processes in personal and
Angélica Mendes1, Samuel Greiff1, Katarzyna Bobrowicz1
1Department of Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences, University of Luxembourg, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg.
Background:
Individual differences in commitment to lifelong learning, a process aimed at seizing opportunities for self-development, have not been extensively studied.
Objective:
Our aim is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the decision-making mechanisms involved in pursuing learning for self-development.
Method:
We conducted a literature review on the taxing nature of cognitive exertion and its impact on the inclination to engage in cognitively demanding tasks for learning, as well as individual differences in sensitivity to aversive or rewarding outcomes inherent in the learning process.
Results:
Our findings indicate that the Expected Value of Control (EVC) theory can elucidate the former, while research on approach-avoidance motivation can shed light on the latter.
Conclusion:
We propose and develop an integrated framework that incorporates both lines of research. This framework holds relevance for neuropsychology, experimental psychology, and education psychology, offering theoretical guidance for tailoring learning experiences to enhance engagement and commitment to self-development.
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