Summary: A new study reveals that individuals with low confidence in their performance are more likely to seek corrective feedback, which significantl

Low Confidence Drives Feedback-Seeking, Boosts Learning Outcomes

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2024-11-22 20:00:02

Summary: A new study reveals that individuals with low confidence in their performance are more likely to seek corrective feedback, which significantly enhances their learning. By analyzing participants’ decisions during a memory task tied to monetary rewards, researchers found that the desire for feedback was driven by uncertainty, not emotional factors like stress.

Negative feedback, while often uncomfortable, proved the most effective for improving test performance. These findings highlight the critical role of feedback strategies in education, the workplace, and rehabilitation.

A new study from co-lead author Christopher J. Cagna, PhD, of Kessler Foundation examines the determinants of feedback-seeking behavior and their impact on learning.

In collaboration with fellow co-lead author, Jamil P. Bhanji, PhD, of Rutgers University, the study highlights that low confidence in task performance significantly motivates individuals to seek corrective feedback, which in turn enhances learning outcomes.