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Peer reviewedMenec, Verena M.; Perry, Raymond P. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1995
College students bring a variety of perceptions to the classroom about what it takes to succeed in a discipline. Attributional retraining, a therapeutic technique for modifying maladaptive perceptions into more adaptive ones, can enhance student motivation and academic achievement. The technique is most effective with students who are at high risk…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Attribution Theory, Change Strategies, Classroom Techniques
