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Markland, Ulla – 1978
Smoking is not an issue for children before the 5th or 6th grade except in rare cases. About 80 children in the 3rd, 5th and 7th grades were interviewed about their smoking habits and their views on smoking. Younger students had a strongly negative attitude to smoking but in the middle years toughness is important. Smoking is something which is…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Developmental Stages, Educational Strategies, Elementary Education
Philibert, Paul J. – Momentum, 1982
Delineates Sigmund Freud's theories of symbolic relations, Jean Piaget's theories of cognitive development, and Eric Erickson's concept of identity crisis to analyze and explain the characteristics and phenomena of adolescent development. Suggests roles and tasks for teachers and parents in promoting healthy development. (WL)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Behavior Development, Cognitive Development
Peer reviewedChafel, Judith A. – Early Child Development and Care, 1985
Synthesizes literature on social comparison in young children. Findings center on (1) children's motivations to engage in social comparison; (2) peer targets; (3) age when social comparison appears; (4) developmental sequences; (5) effects upon subsequent behavior; and (6) sex-related differences. Suggests pratical implications for teaching.…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Behavior Development, Developmental Stages, Interpersonal Competence
