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Learned Helplessness and Attribution Theory: Redefining Children's Learning Problems.
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Grimes, Lynn – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1981
The article explores attribution theory and the concept of learned helplessness in teaching learning disabled individuals. Suggestions are given for areas of future research with learning disabled populations. The discussion includes current teaching techniques which may be related to the self regulatory behaviors and perception of personal…
Descriptors: Attribution Theory, Helplessness, Learning Disabilities, Literature Reviews
Attribution Retraining for Learning Disabled Students: Some Thoughts on the Practical Implications of the Evidence.
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Pflaum, Susanna W.; Pascarella, Ernest T. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1982
Given a consistent interaction of student locus of attribution and mode of teacher response, the study sought to determine whether attribution levels could be changed for 69 elementary grade learning disabled students and poor readers. The results indicate that difficulty is encountered in trying to change students' attributions, (Author/SEW)
Descriptors: Attribution Theory, Elementary Education, Feedback, Helplessness