The major purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between change in strategies of preparation for examination and attributions, perceived success, and performance. Prior to each of three examinations in the course, 229 undergraduate students in introductory sociology and psychology were asked their expected score/grade. Change in strategies for preparation was assessed prior to Examinations 2 and 3. Subsequent to all three examinations students were assessed on attribution, satisfaction, and perceived success. Change per se and three of the strategies for change were related to performance, specific attributions, and perceived success.
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