Motivation and Learning Strategies for College Success: A Self-Management Approach

Table of contents

• Title Page iii
• Figure and Table Credits vi
• Brief Contents vii
• Detailed Contents ix
• Preface xv
• Unit I - Foundations of Learning and Motivation 1
• Chapter 1 - Academic Self-Management 3
• Chapter 2 - Understanding Learning and Memory 26
• Chapter 3 - Understanding Motivation 42
• Unit II - Motivational Strategies 65
• Chapter 4 - Goal Setting 67
• Chapter 5 - Management of Mood and Effort 81
• Unit III - Behavioral Strategies 95
• Chapter 6 - Time Management 97
• Chapter 7 - Management of Physical and Social Environment 123
• Unit IV - Learning and Study Strategies 139
• Chapter 8 - Learning From Textbooks 141
• Chapter 9 - Learning From Lectures 165
• Chapter 10 - Preparing for Exams 182
• Chapter 11 - Taking Exams 198
• Glossary 218
• Appendices 221
• Appendix A - A Guide for Completing a Self-Management Study 223
• Appendix B - Examples of Self-Management Studies 237
• References 259
• Author Index 264
• Subject Index 267

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