FEAR OF FAILURE AND THE ZEIGARNIK EFFECT.
Abstract
Freshman males enrolled in introductory psychology classes were administered an apperception test under neutral instructions. At a later date the test for the Zeigarnik effect was given and scores were obtained. Correlational analyses suggested: (1) a successful replication of the Atkinson study, (2) a strikingly similar relationship between nAch and the dependent variables and between FF and these variables, and (3) the independence of the nAch and FF motives. Discussion was centered upon support for, and explanations of, independence of motives. A two-factor interpretation of the acquisition and maintenance of FF motivation was proposed and explored. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0676770
Entities
People
- Richard C. Teevan
- Seward A. Moot
Organizations
- Bucknell University