Attribution as Predictor of Expectancy in Three Component Exams.

Chandler, Theodore A.; Spies, Carl J.

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ERIC Number: EJ252928

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Publication Date: 1981-Oct

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Attribution as Predictor of Expectancy in Three Component Exams.

Chandler, Theodore A.; Spies, Carl J.

Teaching of Psychology, v8 n3 p174-75 Oct 1981

This study tests the hypothesis that student attributions of the causes of success on their examinations (ability, extra help, and extra effort) depends upon the test type (objective, problems, or essay). Findings supported the hypothesis. (AM)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attribution Theory, Expectation, Higher Education, Motivation, Psychological Studies, Student Attitudes, Test Wiseness, Testing

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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