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An Evaluation of a New Approach in Dealing with High School Underachievement. Final Report.
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Tolor, Alexander – 1969
A study was undertaken to determine the degree and nature of expectancy of reinforcement in high school underachievers, and to evaluate a method for modifying the internal versus external expectancies which relate to motivation for achievement and attainment of success. A computer instructional program was used to impart immediate reinforcement…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Exceptional Child Research, Expectation