Diagnostic and prescriptive method for developing motivational skills
US5135399A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 1990 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B1/34
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A diagnostic test method and associated apparatus which assesses different categories of motivational skills in an individual in order to diagnose motivational deficiencies that limit a person's performance in a given setting. The motivational strengths and weakness of individuals or groups are summarized as a Motivational Skills Profile in order to select the appropriate treatment program or procedure. A teaching aid consisting of a visual representation associates each category of diagnosed skill deficiency with research areas in which treatments for remediating that deficiency can be found. This teaching aid also adds to the effectiveness and efficiency of any motivational training program by highlighting specific motivational skill goals and by providing feedback on current skill levels.
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