The Effects of Reasoning and Choice on Children's Prosocial Behaviour.

McGrath, Marianne P.; Power, Thomas G.

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ERIC Number: EJ417144

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1990

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The Effects of Reasoning and Choice on Children's Prosocial Behaviour.

McGrath, Marianne P.; Power, Thomas G.

International Journal of Behavioral Development, v13 n3 p245-54 Sep 1990

Examined effects of reasoning and choice on prosocial behavior of 48 second and third graders enrolled in day camps. Results indicated that the children were more helpful in choice than in no-choice conditions. However, prosocial behavior was most likely when no reasoning was used. (Author/BB)

Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Day Camp Programs, Helping Relationship, Induction, Prosocial Behavior, Social Behavior, Thinking Skills, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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