Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons^™

An Investigation Of The Relationship Between Motivation, Test Preparation And Test Performance, Cassidy Walton

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The relationship between motivation, test preparation, and test performance was investigated using two samples, lire fighter applicants and college students. Motivation and test preparation were measured by Arvey and Stickland's (1991) Test Attitude Survey; test performance consisted of selection test scores or class examinations. The results indicated that the relationship between motivation, test preparation, and test performance varied depending on the sample (i.e., fire fighter applicants or college students) and the context (i.e., written or Physical Ability Test, class exam, or final examination). The results for fire fighters indicated that motivation was related to written test performance but not to …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 42, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Knox, Malcolm. Tough Tasks in Big Easy
• Compton, Michael. Lady Tops Have a New Coach – Mary Cowles
• Warren, Brandy. More Than a Year Later, Insurance Debate Quiet
• Hoang, Mai. Western Sees Record Enrollment
• Mills, Zach. Four Seasons Statues Will Be Relocated – Italian Garden
• The Faces of Wood Selig: Firm or Flimsy?
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Wood Selig
• Dickson, Stephen. A Fate Worse than Keen Hall – Barnes-Campbell Hall
• Burns, Kenneth. Western Set Up American Sign Language for Failure
• Hall, Rex. Educator to Speak – Jane Tompkins …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting regarding coming home, elections, provide-a-ride, budget, Diddle Arena renovations, parking and legislation.

Bill 02-22-S Wwhr-Fm Aid, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill to allocate money to improve WWHR-FM radio station.

Meeting Agenda, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Agenda for February 26, 2002 meeting.

Bill #02-X-S - Wwhr-Fm Aid, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill allocating funds for the support of WWHR-FM.

Report, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Report regarding provide-a-ride, parking and Mountain Laurel beauty contest.

Bill #02-19-S - Student Health & Fitness Lab, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill allocating funds to the Student Health & Fitness Lab for Wellness Week.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 41, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Moore, Michael. Pearce-Ford Tower Fires Damage Property
• Compton, Michael. Still Standing – Basketball
• Corbin, Brett. Students, Local Bars Helping Prevent DUIs
• Asp, Sarah. R&B Artist Performs at Game – Athena Cage
• Averdick, Ryan. Author to Share Story March 5 – Dave Pelzer
• Safety Is Everyone’s Job – Dorm Fires
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Dorm Fires in Pearce-Ford Tower
• Wilder, Joyce. Keep & Expand American Sign Language
• Alberts, Ursula. A To Do List for Western
• Loyal, Taylor. Actor Reveals Untold Story of Slave – Hasan Davis, York
• College Democrats …

Bill 02-18-S - Outdoor Furniture, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill allocating funds to purchase benches to be placed in front of Cherry Hall.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 40, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Compton, Michael. Shawn Campbell to Resign – Basketball
• Schoenbaechler, Danny. Violent Vandalism – Facilities Management
• Moore, Michael. Pearce-Ford Tower Fires Frustrate Residents
• Forensics Crowned State Champion
• Public Relations Symposium Today
• Bowling Green Police Survey Students
• Coming Home to Honor Athletes
• Author to Receive Award – Paul Murphy
• Hall, Rex. Radon Informational Session Feb. 27
• Mills, Zach. Journalism Building Competition Delayed
• Souders, Jason. Dorm, Home Away from Home, Is Unsafe
• Kareken, Ashley. Bemis Lawrence RA Not Recognized for Fundraising Efforts – Tracy Anderkin
• White, Carol & Bart White. Support Lady …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting to discuss elections, provide-a-ride, coming home, Big Red's Growl and legislation.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 39, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Compton, Michael. February Madness: Lady Tops in Turmoil – Basketball
• Loyal, Taylor. Barrier Broken in 1958 – Frank Moxley
• Loyal, Taylor. Buried Dreams – Jonesville
• O’Connor, Molly. Student Government Association to Vote on Resolution – Freshman Seminar
• Shinall, Dave. Hepatitis A Scare Hits Bowling Green
• There’s Hope for Freshman Seminar
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Freshman Seminar
• Goil, Nitin. Dorm vs Residence Hall
• Russell, Melinda. Vagina Monologues Tackles Sensitive Issues
• Cronin, Olga. Back in the Driver’s Seat – Provide-A Ride, Carolyn Devore
• Corcoran, Kate. Anthony Hall’s Story: Remembering Family …

Bill 02-09-S Banner, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill to allocates money to purchase SGA banner for use at events.

Bill 02-10-S Chambers Sign, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill to purchase a sign in the SGA chamber.

Bill 02-06-S Wwhr-Fm Aid, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill to improve range of WWHR-FM radio station.

Bill 02-14-S Code Of Ethics, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill to establish an SGA code of ethics.

Bill 02-13-S Bylaws Amendment, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill to amend bylaws regarding appointments.

Bill 02-11-S Promotional Items, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill to allocate money to purchase a variety of promotional items.

Meeting Agenda, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Agenda for the February 19, 2002 meeting.

Bill 02-12-S Campus Clean Up, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill to sponsor a campus wide clean up event April 16, 2002.

Bill 02-07-S Election Codes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill to create election codes, proposed code is attached.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 38, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Warren, Brandy. Man Asks State for Opinion – Charles Lott, Student Life Foundation
• O’Connor, Molly. Adviser Stuck in Singapore – Yating Chang, Study Abroad
• Hoang, Mai. Western Meeting Freshman Retention Goals
• Moore, Michael. Gasoline Found in Fountain
• Corbin, Brett. Construction Continues on Interstate 65
• One Minority Hire Not Enough
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Valentine’s Day
• Dittmeier, Kate. Student Feels Unsafe in Dorm Room
• Grieves, Justin. Stranger to Chi Omega
• Hoang, Mai. Freshman Seminar on University Senate Agenda
• Shinall, Dave. Western to Host College Republicans Convention
• Shinall, Dave. Young …

Ua12/2/1 Valentine's Day, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special Valentine's Day edition of the College Heights Herald. Articles:

• Where’s Your E? – Erogenous Zones
• Sewell, Beth. Students Say Early Engagements Cause Planning Stress
• Cronin, Olga. Military Could Leave Valentines Miles Apart
• Youngman, Sam. Good-time Guy Sets Up the Perfect Valentine’s Date
• Intimacies

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting to discuss statewide school calendar, Potters Children Home, coming home and legislation.

Bill 02-4-S Sga's Unity, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill expressing SGA unity of purpose.

Bill 02-5-S Bylaws Amendment, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill to amend Article IV, Section 3 of the SGA bylaws regarding the Judicial Council.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 36 [37], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Tucker, Kyle. Baseball Player Gets DUI – Brent Miller
• Youngman, Sam. Backstage Performer – Travis Newton
• Warren, Brandy. Diddle Arena Project Gets Final State Approval
• Moore, Michael. WKU Police Investigate Recent Theft Puzzle
• Hall, Rex. Soul Food Dinner Saturday – Prince Hall Lodge
• Newflash: Campus Police Solve Crime!
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: WKU Police
• Davis, Jenn & Jennifer Granger. Chi Omega Won Fairly
• Adams, Karen. Sign Language Class Safe
• Martin, Stephen. Set Off More Fire Alarms, Please!
• Hall, Rex. Mentoring Bill Approved by House
• Schoenbaechler, Danny. Recycling Program …

Resolution 02-2-S - Inquiry Of Freshman Seminar, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Resolution regarding the effectiveness of Freshman Seminar classes.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 35 [36], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Warren, Brandy. One – Kwaku Obus-Mensah, Affirmative Action
• Corbin, Brett. Charles Henson Was Great Guy, Hard Worker
• Loyal, Taylor. Ceramics Artist Visits Western – Robert Moore aka Boomer
• Physics Olympics Set for Saturday
• Brown, Abbey. Public Radio Staff to Travel to Indonesia
• Moore, Michael. Downing University Center May be Next on the List of Campus Renovations
• Teachers Need More Review
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Teacher Reviews
• Hartsock, Jennifer. More Safeguards for University
• Durie, Valerie. A Plea for Sign Language
• Dittmeier, Kate. Students Say Follow Traffic Lights
• Holm, Hollan. …