Psyc 351 certification - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What are the negative implications to self-esteem among students? Consider the experiment discussed in class. (short answer) -The present study targeted all students who received C, D, or F, on the first examination in a large psychology course. -By random assignment, some received weekly messages for the rest of the term aimed at bolstering their self-esteem. A second group received messages aimed at bolstering the sense of internal control and personal responsibility. A third group r...

What are the negative implications to self-esteem among students? Consider the experiment discussed in class. (short answer) -The present study targeted all students who received C, D, or F, on the first examination in a large psychology course. -By random assignment, some received weekly messages for the rest of the term aimed at bolstering their self-esteem. A second group received messages aimed at bolstering the sense of internal control and personal responsibility. A third group r...