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Dieter, John N. I. – European Journal of Developmental Science, 2007
Discussed are the ontogenetic and evolutionary implications of Dr. Gottlieb's perinatal research with ducklings. His evolutionary theory which proposes that behavior is the primary engine driving evolution is reviewed as is his experimental examination of behavioral neophenotypes. The methodology and findings from Gottlieb (1991/2007) are…
Descriptors: Evolution, Individual Development, Behavior Development, Animals
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Wagman, Jeffrey B. – European Journal of Developmental Science, 2007
Gottlieb's (1991/2007) study on social malleability of ducking response to maternal calls is perhaps a paradigmatic example of research within the transactional approach to behavioral development--an approach which has fundamental links with the ecological approach to perception-action (Gibson, 1979). This commentary fleshes out these links…
Descriptors: Ecology, Social Influences, Behavior Development, Ecological Factors
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Sugai, George – Psychology in the Schools, 2007
The articles in this special Practitioner's Edition of "Psychology in the Schools" share the application of sound educational and behavioral practices in real school and classroom contexts. Given this emphasis in these articles on the applied use of behavioral practices, the purpose of this brief commentary is to highlight and comment on some of…
Descriptors: School Psychology, Behavioral Science Research, Journal Articles, Intellectual History
Smith, Martin E. – Performance and Instruction, 1985
This article presents 10 examples of research that illustrate applications of research to real needs and the competent practitioner's need for research skills. Each example includes a description of a project that served as the research opportunity, the prompt that triggered the research, and the research activity. (MBR)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Behavior Development, Definitions, Industry
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Scholnick, Ellin Kofsky; Friedman, Sarah L. – International Journal of Behavioral Development, 1993
Analyzes multiple components of planning, including problem representation, goal selection, a decision to plan, strategy choice, strategy execution, and monitoring. Analyzes three tasks typically used to study planning: the Tower of Hanoi; errand scheduling; and story comprehension. Argues that the components required to perform a planning task…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Behavior Development, Context Effect, Individual Development
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Bouchard, Thomas J., Jr.; And Others – Science, 1990
Described is an ongoing study of monozygotic and dizygotic twins, separated in infancy and reared apart. Discussed are the procedures and results of this study with interpretations of the results. The effects of parenting, education, and other interventions are considered. (CW)
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Biological Influences, College Science, Genetics
Oberstein, Karen; Van Horn, Ron – Florida Media Quarterly, 1988
Reviews the development of bibliotherapy as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool and discusses specific techniques for the selection of appropriate reading materials for both children and their parents. (16 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Bibliotherapy, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education
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Cordisco, Linda K.; Laus, Marcia K. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1993
This article highlights the importance of parents as intervention agents for young children with special needs. It describes individualized training in behavioral strategies for parents, explains procedures for helping parents gain skills that foster their children's development, and suggests that parents will maintain the skills and generalize…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Change Agents, Child Development, Disabilities
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Werner, Emmy E. – Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 1988
To better assess infant behavior and development in developing countries, cross-cultural psychologists need to more systematically address the following issues: (1) demographic constraints; (2) risk factors; (3) infant care; and (4) the transfer of Western technology to the developing world. (Author/BJV)
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Child Development, Child Rearing, Cross Cultural Studies
American Psychological Association, Washington, DC. – 1995
Schools mirror society. Both are struggling with issues that threaten not only the learning process, but human development as well. The underpinnings of all school activities are in large part drawn from the field of psychology. Today, as education reform gains momentum, the scientific knowledge and practice expertise of psychologists are…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Behavior Development, Behavioral Science Research, Cultural Influences