Document Type

Thesis

Date of Degree Completion

Summer 1972

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Psychology

Committee Chair

James G. Green

Second Committee Member

Karl Rickabaugh

Third Committee Member

Eldon E. Jacobsen

Abstract

A Learning Skills course consisting of study skills, goal direction, and self-understanding was tested among volunteer community college low achievers. Treatment integrated didactic, group discussion, and affective experiences in 18 hour-long sessions. Nineteen subjects received treatment; 25 subjects formed a matched control group; and 41 non-volunteers formed two additional control groups. An apparent trend toward GPA improvement was noted for all groups, but all measurements on GPA and a study survey were non-significant.

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