Do You Think You Have a Helpless Pattern of Motivation

Essay

Do you think you have a helpless pattern of motivation or a mastery-oriented pattern of motivation? Describe the cognitions, emotions, and behaviours that lead you to label yourself this way. What factors do you think led you to develop this type of achievement orientation? In what ways has this orientation helped or hindered you? If your orientation is unhealthy, discuss what you could do to try to move toward a healthier orientation.