The relationship between confidence and self-concept - Towards a model of response confidence.

Kröner S, Biermann A (2007)


Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Journal article, Original article

Publication year: 2007

Journal

Publisher: Elsevier

Book Volume: 35

Pages Range: 580-590

Journal Issue: 6

Abstract

According to Stankov [Stankov, L. (2000). Complexity, metacognition and fluid intelligence. Intelligence, 28, 121–143.] response confidence in cognitive tests reflects a trait on the boundary of personality and abilities. However, several studies failed in relating confidence scores to other known traits, including self-concept. A model of response confidence is proposed which predicts that confidence judgements do reflect self-concept, but only to the extent that they do not reflect a calibration process based on task-inherent cues. In the current study, 101 students completed various tests of cognitive abilities and skills as well as scales of the SDQ III measuring general academic and problem-solving self-concept. As expected, self-concept predicts a significant proportion of variance in the confidence factor that is over and above the influence of test scores.

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APA:

Kröner, S., & Biermann, A. (2007). The relationship between confidence and self-concept - Towards a model of response confidence. Intelligence, 35(6), 580-590.

MLA:

Kröner, Stephan, and Antje Biermann. "The relationship between confidence and self-concept - Towards a model of response confidence." Intelligence 35.6 (2007): 580-590.

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