The Effects of Bogus Amounts of Perceived Success on Achieving a Desired Physiological State

Author

Randall Brian Hicks, Kansas State College

Date of Award

7-1976

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Psychology

Keywords

Biofeedback training, Behavior modification

Abstract

Thirty incarcerated juveniles underwent thermometric bio-feedback training. The subjects were divided into three groups; (1) Inflated, in which information was doubled, (2) Actual, in which no alterations were made, and (3) Deflated, in which information was half of the true temperature rise. No significant difference was found among these groups. A self-report rating on various attitudes, primarily success feelings ; were correlated with achievement. The only factor statistically significant was an indication of locus of control. Cognitive potentialities are discussed as well as emotion.

Comments

v, 52 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm. Bibliography: leaves 50-52.

Recommended Citation

Hicks, Randall Brian, "The Effects of Bogus Amounts of Perceived Success on Achieving a Desired Physiological State" (1976). Electronic Theses & Dissertations. 1.
https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/etd/1