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Dean, Raymond S. – Journal of Educational Research, 1977
High self-esteem students show significantly greater mastery of all learning tasks than lower self-concept counterparts. (MJB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Patterns, Gifted, Learning Activities

Faigley, Lester; And Others – Journal of Educational Research, 1981
The role of apprehension in the writing competency and writing performance of 110 college undergraduates was investigated. The hypotheses stated that high apprehensives would perform differently than low apprehensives on standardized tests and on two essay tests. The hypothesis for writing performance on standardized tests was confirmed, but the…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Behavior Patterns, College Students, Essay Tests