Learned Helplessness: Performance as a Function of Task Significance.

Skinner, Nicholas F.

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ERIC Number: EJ212220

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1979-May

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Learned Helplessness: Performance as a Function of Task Significance.

Skinner, Nicholas F.

Journal of Psychology, v102 p77-82 May 1979

Provides findings in support of the assertion that learned helplessness has been inadequately substantiated as the explanation of previous research results. (Author/RL)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attribution Theory, Helplessness, High School Students, Identification (Psychology), Locus of Control, Research, Secondary Education, Self Concept, Student Motivation, Student Teacher Relationship, Teacher Influence

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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