Learning from One’s Own Errors vs from Observing Other People's Errors: Ego Engagement vs Ego Threat
Date of Award
Fall 1-5-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Dr Jennifer Mangels
Second Advisor
Dr Martin Chodorow
Academic Program Adviser
Dr Sandeep Prasada
Abstract
Do people learn better from their own errors or from observing other people’s errors? A sense of ego-threat may impede learning from negative corrective feedback directed to self. A series of two experiments manipulated the degree of ego-threat between subjects. In the neutral ego-threat condition, results showed better learning from self-generated errors.
Recommended Citation
Andreevskaya, Viktoriya, "Learning from One’s Own Errors vs from Observing Other People's Errors: Ego Engagement vs Ego Threat" (2024). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/1123