Abstract
A procedure to reduce information feedback on selection concept learning problems with nonfixed solutions is described. It has an advantage over similar procedures since it requires no electronic equipment. Female college students solved four concept problems under reduced or standard feedback conditions. The results showed more card choices to solution with reduced feedback and no differences on the other measures. Questionnaire data revealed no significant differences between feedback conditions in perceptions of the task.
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McGlynn, R.P., Schick, C. Reduced information feedback on a selection concept learning task. Behav. Res. Meth. & Instru. 5, 355–356 (1973). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03200206
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