Date of Award
Spring 5-16-2026
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Dr. Paige Boydston
Second Advisor
Dr. Jamie Wood
Third Advisor
Dr. Kevin Elliott
Keywords
Feedback, false feedback, task performance
Abstract
Feedback is commonly used to increase future performance of the individual receiving the feedback. This study focused on the implementation of false negative, false positive, and true feedback procedures to measure its impact on task performance. Performance was measured through both accuracy of correct responding and response latency across conditions. The participants of this study were recruited from Pittsburg State University and participated in a series of computerized tests while receiving various feedback types using a multielement design. The findings of this study aligned with some previous studies indicating the feedback types did not produce meaningful changes task performance in the tests used. Additional research is needed to further evaluate the effectiveness of false feedback types, procedures, and test types in various tasks.
Recommended Citation
Gilmore, Craig M., "INCREASING TASK PERFORMANCE THROUGH FALSE POSITIVE AND FALSE NEGATIVE FEEDBACK" (2026). Electronic Theses & Dissertations. 834.
https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/etd/834
