This thesis was designed as a partial test of two hypotheses concerning the effects of manifest anxiety on the learning of a concept formation task. The Taylor-Spence hypothesis has suggested that anxiety functions as a drive in the Hullian model relation drive to habit strength in a multiplicative manner. Taylor ahs devised the Manifest Anxiety Scale to measure this drive level. A review of the literature indicated inconsistencies in the results of studies dealing with complex human learning. Saltz has suggested an alternative hypothesis to account for the inconsistencies in the research results. The results of this study indicated that Saltz’ hypothesis was substantiated and is the more defensible of the two. An interpretation of the results, the limitations of this study, and suggestions for further research are discussed.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/180333 |
| Date | January 1971 |
| Creators | Smith, David William |
| Contributors | Humm, Rodger D. |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | v, 29 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
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