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ERIC Number: EJ379694
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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Motivational Orientations, Views about the Purpose of Education, and Intellectual Styles.
Kroll, Mark D.
Psychology in the Schools, v25 n3 p338-43 Jul 1988
Examined college students' motivational orientations toward learning and views concerning purpose of education in relation to various intellectual styles. Task orientation was positively associated with Tolerance for Ambiguity, Thoughtfulness, and Open-Mindedness. Ego orientation was negatively associated with Tolerance for Ambiguity, Thoughtfulness, Complexity, and Individualism. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, College Students, Higher Education, Intellectual Development, Role of Education, Student Attitudes, Student Educational Objectives, Student Motivation
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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