Cognitive perspectives on maintaining physicians’ medical expertise: V. Using a motivational framework to understand the benefits and costs of testing

Cognitive Research: Principles and Implications

Review Article

Scott H. Fraundorf¹  Timothy J. Nokes-Malach¹  Zachary A. Caddick¹  Benjamin M. Rottman¹ 

[1] Learning Research and Development Center, University of Pittsburgh, 3420 Forbes Ave., 15260, Pittsburgh, PA, USA;Department of Psychology, University of Pittsburgh, 3420 Forbes Ave., 15260, Pittsburgh, PA, USA;

关键词: Motivation;    Learning;    Assessment;    Expectancy value;    Achievement goals;    Mindsets;    Stereotype threat;    Test anxiety;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s41235-023-00518-6

 received in 2022-03-01, accepted in 2023-09-27,  发布年份 2023

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

We apply a motivational perspective to understand the implications of physicians’ longitudinal assessment. We review the literature on situated expectancy-value theory, achievement goals, mindsets, anxiety, and stereotype threat in relation to testing and assessment. This review suggests several motivational benefits of testing as well as some potential challenges and costs posed by high-stakes, standardized tests. Many of the motivational benefits for testing can be understood from the equation of having the perceived benefits of the test outweigh the perceived costs of preparing for and taking the assessment. Attention to instructional framing, test purposes and values, and longitudinal assessment frameworks provide vehicles to further enhance motivational benefits and reduce potential costs of assessment.

【 授权许可】

CC BY   
© The Psychonomic Society 2023

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