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ERIC Number: EJ253074
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981-Oct
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Ridicule as an Educational Corrective.
Bryant, Jennings; And Others
Journal of Educational Psychology, v73 n5 p722-27 Oct 1981
One of three motivators (ridicule, insult, gentle reminder) or one of three controls was included in a handout of course reading assignments. Although the gentle reminder and insult increased test scores somewhat, only ridicule produced a significant increase in information acquisition. Sex differences were found for the insult versus ridicule conditions. (Author/BW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Higher Education, Homework, Motivation Techniques
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Ridicule