Higher levels of concentration disruption were noticed in parents when their child held high achievement expectations for themselves, no matter which of the four goal - states they fell into. (sciencedaily.com)
While in class, these students reported high levels of concentration, but low levels of interest, even in subjects in which they were highly skilled. (ascd.org)
The authors suggested that characteristics more commonly associated with girls» academic behaviour, such as higher levels of concentration and motivation to perform well, may help to explain their positive influence. (educationmattersmag.com.au)