Modification of academic performance through personal interview

Abstract

A sample of 34 students in a psychology class totaling 257 students was interviewed following the first midterm examination. During the interview, each student was rated on 7 personality variables relating to tensions and needs. Results are given in terms of the personality variables compared with changes in examination scores on midterms I and II and the final examination. It is concluded that some students are handicapped in their performance by the lack of individualization felt when an "unknown" member of a class. This suggests a screening for purposes of assignment to large and small classes. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)