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Peer reviewedAdkins, Dorothy C.; Ballif, Bonnie L. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1972
Gumpgookies is an objective-projective test of motivation to achieve in school, intended for children in an age range of three and a half to eight or possibly nine. (Authors)
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Factor Analysis, Mathematical Applications, Motivation
Peer reviewedAdkins, Dorothy C.; And Others – American Educational Research Journal, 1972
Gumpgookies, which was administered in this study, is a test of motivation to achieve in school. (CB)
Descriptors: Ethnic Groups, Factor Analysis, Motivation, Performance Factors
Download full textAdkins, Dorothy C. – 1968
An objective measure of motivation to achieve for preschool children called Gumpgookies is described. It is an objective-projective technique that requires choice between two alternate types of behavior portrayed in pictures and accompanying verbal descriptions. Gumpgookies are amoeba-like creatures who behave in ways intended to show differences…
Descriptors: Affective Measures, Attitude Measures, Cultural Differences, Evaluation Methods
