Problem-solving appraisal, self-reported study habits, and performance of academically at-risk college students. Elliott, Timothy R.; Godshall, Frank; Shrout, John R.; Witty, Thomas E. Journal of Counseling Psychology, Vol 37(2), Apr 1990, 203-207. doi: 10.1037/0022-0167.37.2.203 Abstract We examined the relations among problem-solving appraisal, self-reported study habits, and academic performance for 63 college students enrolled in a developmental course for academically unprepared students. The participants completed measures of self-appraised problem-solving ability and study habits. Indexes of academic ability and performance were also collected. Regression analyses revealed that problem-solving appraisal was significantly predictive of study habits and semester grade-point average. The results indicate that problem-solving appraisal is related to study habits and academic performance among academically at-risk students, and they suggest that problem-solving appraisal encompasses more than social skill. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)