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Some Motivational Correlates of Lipreading

Earl C. Butterfield
University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas

S. Joseph Weaver
University of Kansas Medical Center, Lawrence, Kansas

This study investigated the relationship between lipreading and three personality variables: (1) locus of control, (2) evaluative style, and (3) incentive orientation. Forty-eight fifth and sixth graders were administered inventory measures of these personality variables and the John Tracy Test of Lipreading. Eight groups were formed, with each group differing on one variable but comparable on the other two variables. Intrinsically oriented children lipread significantly more words correctly than did extrinsically oriented children. Since no extrinsic rewards were offered, it may be assumed that the intrinsically oriented children found some reward in the lipreading task itself, that is, self-satisfaction in learning something new and a sense of achievement when they grasped the meaning of some items. Conversely, without feedback, extrinsically oriented children apparently found little reward in the lipreading task and, therefore, performed less well.