Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory and the 2 × 2 Standpoints Model of Achievement Goals. (1st March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Farrell, Nicola; Walker, Benjamin R.
• Is Part Of: Personality and individual differences. Volume 139(2019)
• Page Start: 317
• Page End: 320
• Publication Date: 2019-03-01
• Subjects: Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory -- Reward sensitivity -- Punishment sensitivity -- Goals -- Mastery -- Development-demonstration; Personality -- Periodicals; Individuality -- Periodicals; Individuality -- Periodicals; Personality Development -- Periodicals; Personnalité -- Périodiques; Individualité -- Périodiques; 155.205
• DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2018.11.035
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0191-8869

Abstract

Abstract: Approach and avoidance underlies both the 2 × 2 Standpoints Model of Achievement Goals and Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory. It was hypothesised that BAS was an approach orientation that would predict development and demonstration approach goals. It was also hypothesised the BIS was cautious approach and would predict development and demonstration approach and avoidance goals. Using 167 adults, it was found that BAS positively predicted approach goals and BIS positively predicted approach and avoidance goals. Surprisingly, defensive fight positively predicted both approach and avoidance goals, BAS predicted avoidance goals and the fight-flight-freeze system positively predicted demonstration avoidance goals. This study improves understanding of the relationship between the more biologically-based RST and the cognitive construct of goals. Highlights: RST and approach and avoidance achievement goals were analysed BAS predicted development and demonstration approach goals BIS predicted approach and avoidance development and demonstration goals Defensive fight surprisingly predicted all four types of goals