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Fong, Frankie T. K.; Nielsen, Mark; Corriveau, Kathleen H. – Infant and Child Development, 2023
Empirical findings and theorizations of both imitation and selective trust offer different views on and interpretations of children's social learning mechanisms. The imitation literature provides ample documentation of children's behavioural patterns in the acquisition of socially appropriate norms and practices. The selective trust literature…
Descriptors: Imitation, Trust (Psychology), Cognitive Processes, Children
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Barnes, Tia Navelene; Wang, Feihong; O'Brien, Kristen Merrill – Infant and Child Development, 2018
Early intervention is valuable in preventing negative behavioural outcomes and promoting positive social competence in young children with externalizing behaviours. Interventions that teach social problem solving (SPS) are a promising solution, as children with behavioural difficulties often have deficits in these skills. School-based SPS…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Child Behavior, Social Development, Behavior Problems
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Zmyj, Norbert; Seehagen, Sabine – Infant and Child Development, 2013
The influence of a model's age on young children's behaviour has been a subject of considerable debate among developmental theorists. Despite the recent surge of interest, controversy remains about the nature of peer influence in early life. This article reviews studies that investigated the influence of a model's age on young…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Role Models, Child Behavior, Child Development