A Test of Dweck’s Model of Achievement Goals as Related to Perceptions of Ability

This study tested Dweck’s model of achievement goals as related to perceptions of ability. The relationships between individual differences in achievement goal tendencies and perceived causality were examined. First, it was found that American university students can be described as having three kinds of achievement goal tendencies: one learning goal and two performance goals (one to gain approval and the other to advance in school). Second, it...