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Barnett, Douglas; Butler, Christine M.; Vondra, Joan I. – Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development, 1999
Discusses the role of a study of atypical patterns of attachment behavior for the understanding of attachment theory, parenting, and child socioemotional development. Notes that research on atypical attachments suggest that the developmental integration of biological, psychological, and behavioral responses is more profoundly dependent on social-…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Behavior Development, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Theories
Waal, Frans B. M. de; And Others – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1996
The social development of a female rhesus monkey was followed from birth until death, age 32 months. The monkey had an extra autosome and was hydrocephalic. The monkey showed serious motor deficiencies, delayed social development, poorly established dominance relationships, and heavy dependence on mother and kin. The monkey was, however, well…
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Behavior Development, Behavior Patterns, Developmental Delays
Tarte, Robert D. – 1972
Five studies are reported which examine the free vs. earned reward phenomenon in humans. The 420 subjects were distributed over all grade levels from preschool through college. Candies and coins were used as rewards. In preschool through sixth grade groups, black, as well as white subjects and experimenters were used. The California Psychological…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Behavior Development, Behavior Patterns
Tennen, Howard – 1973
Two experiments are reported in which a cognitive (attributional) model of achievement motivation is applied to two achievement-related behaviors, persistence and selection of intermediate-risk tasks. Results of Experiment I indicated that S's perceived effort expenditure was related to persistence for high achievers. In Experiment II, high…
Descriptors: Achievement, Behavior Development, Behavior Patterns, College Students
NIXON, STEWART B. – 1966
THE EFFECTS OF SPECIFIC OPERANT AND MODELING PRINCIPLES ON INCREASING ATTENTIVE (TASK-ORIENTED) CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR OF HYPERACTIVE CHILDREN WERE STUDIED. THE METHODS OF BEHAVIORAL MODIFICATION USED IN THE STUDY WERE DISCRIMINATION-MODELING AND OPERANT CONDITIONING. SUBJECTS WERE 24 STUDENTS FROM GRADES 1 THROUGH 4 WHO WERE JUDGED HYPERACTIVE BY…
Descriptors: Attention Control, Behavior Development, Behavior Patterns, Elementary School Students
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Berger, Charles R. – Human Communication Research, 1975
Studies the ways in which information disclosed early in a relationship is used to form predictions about probable attitudes of the other person, and subsequent communication behavior as the relationship progresses. (MH)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Behavior Development, Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research
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Nye, F. Ivan – Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1978
The author challenges other members of his profession to analyze choice and exchange theory as it applies to research on the family. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, October 14, 1977, San Diego, California. (Author/HLM)
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Theories, Family (Sociological Unit)
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Power, Thomas G.; Chapieski, M. Lynn – Developmental Psychology, 1986
Examines the childrearing correlates of impulse control in 18 mothers and their 14-month-old toddlers. Shows that mothers who relied on physical punishment had infants who were more likely to ignore maternal prohibitions, to manipulate breakable objects, and to show low levels of nonverbal competence seven months later. (HOD)
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Behavior Patterns, Child Rearing, Corporal Punishment
Keith, Robert Allen; Barranda, Erlinda G. – J Soc Psychol, 1969
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Behavior Development, Behavior Patterns
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Pion, Ronald J.; DelliQuadri, Lyn – Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 1979
Suggests an approach to health education that addresses the innate human drive for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being and to the inherent potential to learn behaviors that facilitate it. This approach involves parents and teachers, because children's behaviors are deeply influenced by them. (Author/BEF)
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Behavior Patterns, Children, Elementary Education
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Blumenfeld, Phillis C.; And Others – Theory into Practice, 1979
The socialization function of education is examined through a study of how teachers' positions regarding responsibility affect the behavior and attitudes of their first-grade pupils. (LH)
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Behavior Patterns, Educational Responsibility, Grade 1
Kemp, Travis; Plitz, Wendy – Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Leadership, 1995
Group Adventure Initiative Tasks require the successful completion of a group task or objective and then provide debriefing and reflection on group processes and individual behaviors. A model of responsible action provides a framework for debriefing by charting behaviors and outcomes of choosing to respond to a situation as "victim"…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Behavior Development, Behavior Patterns, Cooperation
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Farel, Paul B.; Hooper, Celia R. – Infants and Young Children, 1995
This review notes that more behavioral recovery is often seen following damage to the nervous system than should be possible from the limited capability of the nervous system for regeneration and reorganization. The review offers a framework for reconciling the effectiveness of early childhood intervention strategies and the conclusions of…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Behavior Patterns, Biological Influences, Early Intervention
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Bower, T. G. R. – Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 1974
Provides data indicating that development occurs in cycles, with behavioral competencies appearing and developing and then disappearing only to reappear again in a more complex form at a later age. Data on conservation and auditory-manual coordination in infancy are used to support this theory. (ED)
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Child Development
Carter, Ronald D. – 1975
This book is a teacher's guide for dealing with and modifying childrens' behavior. Chapter one discusses behavior and how it is strengthened, weakened, or shaped by consequences of the behavior (rewarding, ignoring, punishing). Chapters two and three present techniques which can be used to strengthen desirable behaviors and weaken undesirable…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Development, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems
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