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Sherman, Ann L. – Educational Theory, 1980
Two views of emotion in the writings of Paulo Freire are discussed. Freire views emotions as critical forces to be curbed if not eliminated. Emotions are also seen as a necessary part of that essential element of education for critical consciousness--dialog. (JN)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Affective Behavior, Behavior Development, Critical Thinking

Kasl, Stanislav V. – Review of Educational Research, 1974
This review examines the available evidence in support of the argument that serum uric acid (SUA) possesses considerable promise as an indicator of one type of biochemical influence on achievement behavior. The evidence arguing for further research into the role of serum cholesterol in achievement behavior is also examined. (Author/JR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement, Behavior Development, Biochemistry
Howe, Herbert E., Jr. – Engineering Education, 1974
Summarizes some of the major issues on which psychological theories of motivation differ, and provides a list of readings which relate to the controversy on the nature of motivation. (JR)
Descriptors: Behavior, Behavior Development, Bibliographies, Educational Psychology
Parsons, Jacquelynne E. – 1978
To investigate the attributional processes mediating between outcome and expectancies and persistence, children's expectancies, attributions and response latency were measured. Children, equally divided into three age groups (three-five, six-eight, nine-twelve) were shown figures to match and were provided with experimentally controlled feedback…
Descriptors: Attribution Theory, Behavior Development, Behavioral Science Research, Children
Project Success Environment: An Extended Application of Contingency Management in Inner-City Schools

Rollins, Howard A.; And Others – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1974
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Change, Behavior Development, Classroom Environment
Nemeth, Joseph S., Ed. – Ohio Reading Teacher, 1974
An account of the sessions of the twenty-seventh annual School Vision Forum and Reading Conference is included in this issue. Contents consist of the reports of the following sessions: A School Program Focused on Learning Rather Than Teaching; What Psychologists Can Contribute to Educators and Optometrists; Perceptual Clairvoyance; Empowering the…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Childrens Literature, Conference Reports, Creative Writing

Fantuzzo, John; McWayne, Christy – Journal of Educational Psychology, 2002
Relationships between parental report of children's peer play at home and indicators of children's school readiness were examined. Behavior ratings and observational data were collected for preschool children from an urban Head Start program. Play competencies exhibited in the home environment were significantly associated with prosocial behavior…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Child Behavior, Family Environment, Interpersonal Competence
Lewis, Michael; Goldberg, Susan – 1968
Twenty infants, 12 weeks of age, were subjects in an experiment to test the effects of maternal behavior on their perceptual-cognitive development. Each mother and child were observed in a controlled naturalistic setting, every 10 seconds their various behaviors were recorded, and then the mother was interviewed. During an experimental session the…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Behavior Theories, Cognitive Development, Infant Behavior
AMMONS, MARGARET P. – 1967
OUR EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO PERFORM IN ORDER TO MEASURE UP TO STANDARDS SET BY OTHERS RATHER THAN TO LEARN PERSONALLY, TO CHANGE THEMSELVES AND THEIR BEHAVIOR AS THEY EXPAND THEIR OWN CONCEPT OF REALITY. SUCH AFFECTIVE LEARNING, FAR MORE DIFFICULT TO PERCEIVE AND EVALUATE THAN COGNITIVE LEARNING, SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A MAJOR…
Descriptors: Achievement, Attitude Change, Behavior Development, Behavior Theories
Steinbach, Trevor T. – 1983
This handbook is designed to help parents understand, encourage, and help their gifted children. A brief overview includes discussions of the meaning of the term "gifted," the identification of gifted children, and the goals of gifted education. Parents are advised to assist their children with time management, decision making about time…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Child Responsibility, Childhood Needs, Creativity
Development of Independence: Locus of Control, Achievement Motivation and Self vs. Adult Evaluation.

Dickie, Jane R.; Mast, Vicki A. – 1974
The development and interrelationship of various measures of independence in children ages 3-12 are examined. Subjects were scored on measures of locus of control and achievement motivation and were rated by teachers on independence and achievement. Subjects were also scored on reliance on adult evaluation and self-evaluation. The results showed…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Change, Behavior Development, Child Development
Wahlstrom, Darryl A. – 2001
A study investigated 210 secondary vocational/technical education students' cognitive, affective, and behavioral responses to a skill assessment process. Students received feedback on their skill strengths and weaknesses and those skills in which they over- or under-estimated their abilities. Results from hierarchical multiple regression indicated…
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Behavior Development, Cognitive Structures, Competence