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Costantini, Arthur F.; Hoving, Kenneth L. – Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 1973
The relative effectiveness of reward and punishment on the development of response inhibition was evaluated developmentally with kindergarteners and second graders. Removal of positive reinforcers was apparently more effective than reward in producing inhibiting at both age levels. Transfer of inhibition training was also evaluated. (DP)
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Grade 2, Kindergarten Children, Punishment

McKaughan, Larry – Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 1974
Presents a study which investigated the sources of control over behavior: internal or environmental. Results are discussed in terms of the Theory of Propositional Control. (DP)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Behavior Development, Elementary School Students, Learning Processes

Levy, Ellen A.; And Others – Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 1974
Age-related differences in imitation and recall were studied in children ranging from preschool to college age. Results indicated that children were more sensitive to vicarious consequences than adults. (ST)
Descriptors: Adults, Age Differences, Behavior Development, Elementary School Students