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Altshuler, Jennifer L.; Ruble, Diane N. – Child Development, 1989
Investigated awareness of strategies for coping with uncontrollable stress of 72 children of 5-12 years. Children mentioned approach strategies infrequently. Findings showed an age increase in the proportion of cognitive distraction strategies suggested. Behavioral distraction strategies were most frequently suggested by children of all ages. (RJC)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Child Development, Children, Coping