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Tollefson, Nona – 1982
A reformulated theory of learned helplessness posits that helplessness may be the outcome of a learning disabled (LD) student's belief of personal or universal helplessness. Motivational, cognitive, and emotional deficits may result. Research on locus of control and persistence as well as on the contrast between mastery (achievement)-oriented…
Descriptors: Achievement, Attribution Theory, Helplessness, Learning Disabilities
Download full textRimm, Sylvia B. – 1987
The paper considers pressures on bright children and the relationship of such pressures to underachievement. It gives specific suggestions on the prevention of underachievement to both parents and teachers. Pressures often felt by gifted children include pressures to be brilliant, to be creative, to do something spectacular, to find oneself, to be…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Rearing, Educational Therapy, Elementary Secondary Education
