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Bell, Richard Q.; Haaf, Robert A. – Child Development, 1971
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Rating Scales, Correlation, Infant Behavior
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Weinrott, Mark R.; Jones, Richard R. – Child Development, 1984
Examines the tendency of observers to make less reliable recordings of behavorial events when a calibrating observer is absent. Using four different multicategory systems, 26 experienced observers coded 200 hours of videotaped family interactions. Concludes that observers lapse into a less attentive "set" prior to coding without a…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Rating Scales, Family (Sociological Unit)
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Strauss, Milton E.; And Others – Child Development, 1975
The behaviors of narcotics-addicted and nonaddicted newborns in the first 2 days of life were assessed and compared. (JMB)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Rating Scales, Biological Influences, Drug Abuse
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Whalen, Carol K.; Henker, Barbara – Child Development, 1986
Examines relations between Matthews Youth Test for Health ratings on hyperactive boys and diverse measures obtained from five sources: direct behavior observations; staff evaluations, nonparticipant observer ratings, peer nominations, and self-reports. (HOD)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Rating Scales, Children, Evaluation Methods
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Worobey, John; Brazelton, T. Berry – Child Development, 1986
Responds to Belsky's critique of the Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale and suggests explanations for the disparity in results when using the Scale as an intervention device with new families. (HOD)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Rating Scales, Family Life Education, Interpersonal Competence
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Billman, Jean; McDevitt, Sean C. – Child Development, 1980
Convergence between temperament ratings from two different sources (mothers and observers) and observer codings of peer-peer interaction was assessed. (Author/MP)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Rating Scales, Comparative Analysis, Individual Differences