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The Effects of Temporal Frames and the Planning Fallacy on Student Performance
Kristyn M. Boyd
The intention of this study is to see if the planning fallacy and temporal distance have an impact on student performance. Studies show that temporal frames, which imply either a lot or little time remaining to complete a task, can influence the planning fallacy, which is the tendency to underestimate task completion time. This study would include 414 students enrolled in composition classes at The University of Scranton. Temporal frames will be manipulated, but the deadline for a research paper will be held constant. Students will then make predictions when they would finish; a board of professors will assess performance on the paper. If these factors have an effect on performance, then deadlines can be presented without inhibiting student performance.
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*This proposal was written in partial fulfillment of requirements for an undergraduate research methods course and is not intended to be carried out.*
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Topic- The Effects of Temporal Frames and the Planning Fallacy on Student Performance
Text- Baron, R.A., Byrne, D.,& Branscombe, N.A. (2006). Social Psychology (11th ed).