Moderation of success and failure feedback by validation seeking on affect change: Implications for theories of cognitive adaptation and self-worth regulation

Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research

Volumn 14, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 145-164

  Horvath, Peter ^a   Wambolt, Pamela ^b  

^a ACADIA UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

^b Dr S Gerald Hann Psychological Services   (Canada)

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EID: 77956400345     PISSN: 10712089     EISSN: 17519861     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-9861.2010.00046.x     Document Type: Article

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