The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy [electronic resource] : An Adaptation / Michael Hecht and Irene Strum.

To study the effect of motivating statements on the achievement of young children, a group of 52 first grade boys and girls was randomly divided into two groups. The experimental group was assigned a verbal task and given positive motivation on their ability to accomplish the task. The control group...

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Online Access:	Full Text (via ERIC)
Main Author:	Hecht, Michael
Other Authors:	Strum, Irene
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[S.l.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1974.
Subjects:	Achievement. Elementary Education. Elementary School Students. Expectation. Positive Reinforcement. Sex Differences. Student Motivation. Teacher Attitudes.