The Effect of Praise and Critical Feedback on the Task Performance of Young Males of Varying Levels of Adaptive Behavior

The effect of evaluative feedback on the simple motor performance of young males of varying levels of adaptive behavior was examined. Subjects were 50 male Caucasians (6.0 to 8.5 years of age) randomly assigned to either a praise, criticism, or control condition. Subjects participated in a motor tas...

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Main Author: Reed, Michael
Format: Others
Published: TopSCHOLAR® 1981
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Online Access:http://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/1992
http://digitalcommons.wku.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2990&context=theses