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Brown, B. Bradford – Journal of Research on Adolescence, 2005
Over the past 5 years the scientific study of adolescence has continued to grow in volume and sophistication. Drawing on recent articles published in the "Journal of Research on Adolescence", I take this opportunity to comment on some common understandings about the nature of adolescent development and behavior, recurrent tensions in the research,…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Journal Articles, Behavior Development, Research

Colombo, John; Horowitz, Frances Degen – Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 1987
Research on perceptual and cognitive capacities of the newborn has revealed that state variables typically interfere with or override the neonate's attentional and stimulus processing tendencies. This finding argues for the power of early state variables as behavioral determinants and, further, that neonatal state measures might provide good…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Cognitive Ability, Infants, Neonates

Reite, Martin – Child Development, 1987
The role played by neuroembryological forces in shaping brain development is well documented in Nowakowski's (1987) article. Additional mechanisms whereby experience may influence brain structure and function are outlined. Several routes exist by which postnatal experiential influences may produce long-term alterations in behavior and…
Descriptors: Anatomy, Attachment Behavior, Behavior Development, Early Experience

Belfiore, P. J.; Dattilio, Frank M. – Behavioral Disorders, 1990
This review analyzes the origin and maintenance of self-injurious behavior, focusing on the areas of operant contingencies, sensory contingencies, and/or biological variables. It discusses definitions, prevalence, and etiology. A hypothesis is forwarded which includes components from both the operant and biological domains to explain the origin of…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Behavior Disorders, Biological Influences, Etiology

Woodman, Richard W.; Schoenfeldt, Lyle F. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1990
An interactionist model of creative behavior is proposed, combining elements of the personality, cognitive, and social psychology perspectives on creativity. The model considers the interplay of factors including antecedent conditions, creative behavior, consequences, the individual, cognitive style/ability, personality traits, contextual…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Creative Development

Marcus, Robert F. – Early Child Development and Care, 1999
Reviews research concerning the origins of violent behavior in the early childhood years. Discusses the importance of early childhood intervention, and offers recommendations for the coordination of intervention efforts by behavior specialists and early childhood educators. (Author/EV)
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Behavior Patterns, Child Behavior, Early Childhood Education

Goldsmith, H. Hill; And Others – New Directions for Child Development, 1986
Discusses the potential role of temperament dimensions for the development of mother-infant attachment relations as measured by the Strange Situation Assessment. (HOD)
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Behavior Development, Individual Differences, Infants

Sims, Margaret – Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 1997
As part of a commitment to quality, child care workers acknowledge the need to deliver an anti-bias curriculum; gender is one area of concern. This paper examines some of the research about development of gender segregation behaviors in young children, particularly during conflict resolution, and suggests appropriate strategies for addressing…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Caregiver Role, Child Behavior, Conflict Resolution
Foley, Gilbert M. – Journal of Children in Contemporary Society, 1985
Emotional development of handicapped children is examined from the perspective of attachment-separation-individuation theory. Data suggests that handicapped children are at greater risk of disordered patterns of interaction, delayed progression through stages of attachment-separation-individuation, and incomplete internalization of object and…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Affective Behavior, Behavior Development, Cognitive Restructuring

Guilbert, Louise – Journal of Educational Thought/Revue de la Pensee Educative, 1990
Proposes a model of critical thinking in science with affective (dispositions), cognitive (knowledge, basic skills, and higher order skills), and behavioral (contextualized or generalized behaviors) components. Describes the links and mutual influences between the environment and these components. Emphasizes the role of affectivity in the…
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Behavior Development, Cognitive Objectives, Critical Thinking

Farel, Paul B.; Hooper, Celia R. – Infants and Young Children, 1995
This review notes that more behavioral recovery is often seen following damage to the nervous system than should be possible from the limited capability of the nervous system for regeneration and reorganization. The review offers a framework for reconciling the effectiveness of early childhood intervention strategies and the conclusions of…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Behavior Patterns, Biological Influences, Early Intervention

Goncu, Artin – Human Development, 1993
Discusses processes in the development of shared pretend representations: adoption of shared pretend focus; metacommunication defining the activity as pretend play; and communication within pretend play. Examines claims that children's play becomes intersubjective only after three years of age. Concludes that intersubjectivity in peer pretend play…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Behavior Development, Child Development, Developmental Stages
Crago, Hugh – Journal of Children in Contemporary Society, 1985
Traditional literary criticism, reader-response research, and the techniques of systemic therapy are brought together to provide guidelines for teachers and counselors concerned with using stories to further the emotional development of children. A theory of reader-story interaction is proposed, and a case is made for individually composed…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Behavior Development, Bibliotherapy, Counseling

Hodapp, Robert M.; Kasari, Connie – Early Education and Development, 1998
Introduces this special journal issue by describing what developmental approaches are and how they can be applied to children with disabilities. Gives a short preview of the articles in the issue and raises future challenges for developmental research and intervention with young children with disabilities. (JS)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Development, Behavior Theories, Children

Pellegrini, A. D.; Perlmutter, Jane C. – Young Children, 1988
Discusses rough-and-tumble (R&T) play and misconceptions about its role in the development of young children. Contrasts R&T with aggressive behaviors. Discusses the educational benefits of R&T and offers recommendations for incorporating it into young children's curricula. (Author/RWB)
Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Development, Cognitive Development, Elementary Education
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