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Parmelee, Arthur H. Jr. – Child Development, 1986
Discusses potential beneficial effects of children's illnesses on their behavioral development. It is argued, on the basis of clinical experience and related research, that minor illnesses give children many opportunities to increase knowledge of self, other, prosocial behavior, and empathy and to realistically understand the sick role. (Author/RH)
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Children, Diseases, Incidence
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Plomin, Robert – Child Development, 1983
Provides an introduction to a special section on developmental behavioral genetics (the study of genetic and environmental influences on individual differences in behavioral development), discussing the potentialities of the interdiscipline and presenting an overview of the following articles. (Author/RH)
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Child Development, Children, Genetics
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Berkowitz, Marvin W. – Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 1982
Argues that in order to understand how the capacity for altruism develops and comes under self-control it is necessary first to understand the nature and development of the self-control. (MP)
Descriptors: Altruism, Behavior Development, Children, Locus of Control
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MacDonald, Kevin – International Journal of Behavioral Development, 1986
Attempts to describe links between transactional or dialectical and mechanistic models of development and provides a rationale for why both are useful. Examples of data sets deriving from early experiences are provided. Concludes that the applicability of the model for describing behavioral development is influenced by inter-/intra-individual…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Animals, Behavior Development, Behavior Patterns
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Ballantine, Jeanne – Childhood Education, 2001
Suggests that the authoritative parenting style without physical punishment produces more positive results and fewest children's problems. Identifies age-appropriate authoritative responses: demanding and responsive; controlling but not restrictive; high parent involvement; participating actively with child's life; communicating openly; following…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Children, Corporal Punishment, Discipline
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Hodapp, Robert M.; Kasari, Connie – Early Education and Development, 1998
Introduces this special journal issue by describing what developmental approaches are and how they can be applied to children with disabilities. Gives a short preview of the articles in the issue and raises future challenges for developmental research and intervention with young children with disabilities. (JS)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Development, Behavior Theories, Children
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Brown, Bernard – Children Today, 1986
Describes components of self-reliance and discusses three methods that can be used effectively to make children more self-reliant: behavioral patterning, expectation, and modeling. (HOD)
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Child Responsibility, Children, Individual Development
Dietrich, Kim N.; Pearson, Douglas T. – 1983
Developmental models currently used by child behavioral toxicologists and teratologists are inadequate to address current issues in these fields. Both child behavioral teratology and toxicology scientifically study the impact of exposure to toxic agents on behavior development: teratology focuses on prenatal exposure and postnatal behavior…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Biological Influences, Children, Definitions
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Leigh, Irene W. – Volta Review, 1987
The author provides parents with information and suggestions about ways to alleviate strains placed on the natural attachment (bonding) process when their child has a hearing impairment. Strategies to foster the child's communicative and behavioral development are presented and the roles of parental responsivity, letting go, and fathers are…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Behavior Development, Children, Coping
Jewell, Paul – 2001
This paper examines whether a morally developed person is one who feels strongly about moral issues, or understands moral issues, or acts ethically when dealing with other people. It argues that the meaning of the term "moral" is concerned with how people ought to treat each other and that studies in morality should deal with the actions…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior, Behavior Development, Children
White, Elliott – 1979
Political science and its subfields cannot ignore the work being done in two areas of the life sciences: sociobiology and neurobiology. Current theories of political socialization which suggest that society molds the child will be increasingly affected by sociobiological theory which posits that children operate as independent actors in the…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Behavior Development, Behavior Theories, Biological Influences
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Richmond, Julius B.; Janis, Juel – Children Today, 1980
This article presents some of the changing views influencing psychologists, physicians, and other persons interested in preventing developmental difficulties and promoting physical and mental health in children. (DB)
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Child Development, Children, Diseases
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Isenberg, Joan; Quisenberry, Nancy L. – Childhood Education, 1988
Describes the characteristics of play and its contributions to development, and proposes fundamental principles and practices for its encouragement. Delineates the necessity of play and affirms its centrality in the lives of all children. Stresses both teacher and parental roles in providing a safe and calalytic play environment. (Author/RWB)
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Children, Classroom Environment, Cognitive Development
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Belsky, Jay; And Others – Child Development, 1991
The concept of reproductive strategy is applied to the study of childhood experience and interpersonal development to develop an evolutionary theory of socialization. The relationship between this theory and prevailing theories of socialization is considered, and research consistent with the evolutionary theory is reviewed. Discusses directions…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adolescents, Adults, Attachment Behavior