wagon train, in U.S. history, a group of covered wagons used to convey people and supplies to the West before the coming of the railroad. The wagon replaced the pack, or horse, train in land commerce as soon as proper roads had been built.
Alone, self-observation is insufficient because motivation depends on oneâs expectations of outcomes and efficacy (Zimmerman & Schunk, 2001). Self-evaluation: Self-evaluation compares an individual's current performance with a desired performance or goal.
Self-Determination Theory: A Closer Look. Psychologists Edward Deci and Richard Ryan developed a theory of motivation which suggests that people tend to be driven by a need to grow and gain fulfillment. The first assumption of self-determination theory is that people are activity directed toward growth.