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Peer reviewedSlaby, Ronald G.; Guerra, Nancy G. – Developmental Psychology, 1988
Examined the role of cognitive mediators in identifying differences in aggression of incarcerated and nonincarcerated male and female adolescents. Found hostile-aggressive individuals more likely to hold beliefs supporting aggression and to be unconcerned about the consequences of violent actions. (SKC)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aggression, Individual Differences, Personality Assessment
Peer reviewedMatheny, Adam P. Jr.; And Others – Developmental Psychology, 1985
Assessed temperament of newborn twins using comprehensive neonatal exam that focused on irritability, resistance to soothing activity, and reinforcement value. Some infants were later assessed at 9 months. Emotional activity appeared to be core dimension stretching over ages and is discussed in relation to formulations of infant temperament.…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Emotional Response, Individual Differences, Infants
Peer reviewedPulkkinen, Lea; Ronka, Anna – Developmental Psychology, 1994
Two components of life orientation emerged in study of 145 men and 142 women at age 26: Positive Orientation (PO), which included self-percepts of personal control over development; and Motivated Questioning (MQ), which consisted of identity exploration and dissatisfaction with present achievements. In comparison with MQ, PO was more strongly…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adults, Foreign Countries, Individual Development
