Academic outcomes of late and timely registrants in introductory psychology classes were examined. No differences were found on first-exam grades or on course grades. However, late registrants accumulated significantly more absences than timely registrants in classes with nonrestrictive attendance policies. When absences were restricted, late registrants showed an attrition rate more than double that of timely registrants.
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