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Beckmann, Nadin; Beckmann, Jens F.; Elliott, Julian G. – Learning and Individual Differences, 2009
This study takes an individual differences' perspective on performance feedback effects in psychometric testing. A total of 105 students in a mainstream secondary school in North East England undertook a cognitive ability test on two occasions. In one condition, students received item-specific accuracy feedback while in the other (standard…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Student Attitudes, Psychological Testing, Goal Orientation
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Ely, Katherine; Sitzmann, Traci; Falkiewicz, Cari – Learning and Individual Differences, 2009
This study examined the role of goal orientation dimensions in understanding differences in time spent in an online, occupational training program. In predicting time to train, there was a significant interaction between mastery and performance-avoid goal orientations ([beta] = -0.32), highlighting the value of considering goal orientation…
Descriptors: Web Based Instruction, Goal Orientation, Job Training, Trainees