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Using the Concept of Perceived Cost to Bridge Cognitive and Motivational Theories of Student Learning

Sat, April 26, 3:20 to 4:50pm MDT (3:20 to 4:50pm MDT), The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Terrace Level, Bluebird Ballroom Room 3C

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

In educational psychology, the dynamic interplay between cognitive and motivational constructs is acknowledged but rarely examined. Studies typically treat cognition and motivation as discrete systems, focusing on how one predicts the other. This may be because it can be difficult to see how cognitive and motivational theories intersect. The present symposium will address this difficulty by showing how the concept of "perceived cost" can be used to bridge cognitive and motivational theories and make nuanced predictions about learning-related phenomena. The speakers will discuss studies that connect costs to a broad range of cognitive/motivational concepts, such as regulatory focus, metacognitive monitoring, remembered success, and cognitive load. The session will conclude with a synthesis by an expert discussant and an open discussion.

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