ABSTRACT
The attributional process originated an enormous diversity of theoretical and empirical works in the last 60 years, representing an area of research that is remarkable in several domains of psychopedagogical practice. This article presents a historical, evolutionary and systematic review of the literature about the contribution of socio-cognitive-motivational variables to learning, emphasizing the relevance of the attributional process in academic achievement.
KEYWORDS:
attribution theory(ies); academic achievement; attributional assessment; causal dimensions