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ERIC Number: EJ073022
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1973
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Causal Attributions for Success and Failure at University Examinations
Simon, J. G.; Feather, N. T.
Journal of Educational Psychology, 64, 1, 46-56, Feb 73
Male and female undergraduates rated their ability, amount of preparation, task difficulty, and their initial confidence (expectation) before they began an important examination. Subsequently they attributed causality for the examination outcome by rating the importance of factors involving ability, preparation, task difficulty, and luck as causes. (Authors)
Descriptors: Attribution Theory, College Students, Expectation, Failure, Locus of Control, Self Evaluation, Sex Differences, Success, Tables (Data), Test Results
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