Glossary

Attitudes Toward School
perceived value or significance of school
 
Computer Enjoyment
amount of pleasure derived from using computers
 
Computer Importance
perceived value or significance of knowing how to use computers
 
Creative Tendencies
inclinations toward exploring the unknown, taking individual initiative, finding unique solutions
 
Empathy
a caring identification with the thoughts or feelings of others
 
Likert Scale
A measure which asks a person to circle (check) the agreement to a statement (e.g., strongly agree, agree, undecided, disagree, strongly disagree)
 
Motivation
unceasing effort; perseverance; never giving up
 
Paired Comparison
A forced choice between two alternatives (e.g., I would rather  (a) read a book (b) watch TV)
 
Scale
A numbering system used to order or rank values
 
Study Habits
mode of pursuing academic exercises within and outside class