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The Effects of Level of Effectance Motivation, IQ, and a Penalty/Reward Contingency on the Choice of Problem Difficulty.

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Pearlman, Charles – Child Development, 1984

The effectance motivation of 624 sixth graders was assessed on the basis of two measures completed by teachers. Student were also observed for their choice of hard and easy problems after being informed of contingencies based on the correctness of solutions. (Author/CI)

Descriptors: Contingency Management, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Observation

Problem-Solving Thinking and Adjustment Among Disadvantaged Preschool Children

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Shure, Myrna B.; And Others – Child Development, 1971

Implications are that increasing a child's ability to think in terms of alternative solutions to real-life problems could supplement a primary preventive mental health program. (Authors)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Rating Scales, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation