Professor Jens Beckmann j.beckmann@durham.ac.uk
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Effects of feedback on performance and response latencies in untimed reasoning tests
Beckmann, J.F.; Beckmann, N.
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Professor Nadin Beckmann nadin.beckmann@durham.ac.uk
Professor
Abstract
In an experimental study, a set of 12 number series problems with open-answer format had to be solved by a sample of 120 eighth and ninth graders randomly assigned to one of two test conditions (standard condition: no feedback; feedback condition: correct/incorrect item-by-item feedback). Task-related self-confidence and worry was measured before and after the performance test. Overall, results suggest that simple correct/incorrect feedback in performance tests does not provide the examinee with helpful information. Rather, it in-creases the level of worry, which tends to result in poorer performance. Moreover, the provi-sion of feedback had no systematic effect on examinees’ time behavior. The findings give no support for the assumption that time behavior in untimed performance tests is at least par-tially determined by non-intellectual variables such as self-confidence and worry.
Citation
Beckmann, J., & Beckmann, N. (2005). Effects of feedback on performance and response latencies in untimed reasoning tests. Psychologische Beiträge (Lengerich), 47(2), 262-278
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Jan 1, 2005 |
Deposit Date | Jul 6, 2012 |
Publicly Available Date | Mar 11, 2014 |
Journal | Psychologische Beiträge. |
Print ISSN | 0033-3018 |
Publisher | Pabst Science Publishers |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 47 |
Issue | 2 |
Pages | 262-278 |
Keywords | Feedback, Intelligence tests, Response latencies, I > C phenomenon, Confidence, Worry. |
Publisher URL | http://www.pabst-publishers.de/psychology-science/2-2005/index.html |
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