Descriptor
Behavior Development | 3 |
Individual Development | 3 |
Social Cognition | 3 |
Children | 2 |
Research Methodology | 2 |
Adults | 1 |
Age Differences | 1 |
Behavior | 1 |
Classroom Environment | 1 |
Cognitive Development | 1 |
Context Effect | 1 |
More ▼ |
Publication Type
Opinion Papers | 3 |
Journal Articles | 2 |
Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating

Scholnick, Ellin Kofsky; Friedman, Sarah L. – International Journal of Behavioral Development, 1993
Analyzes multiple components of planning, including problem representation, goal selection, a decision to plan, strategy choice, strategy execution, and monitoring. Analyzes three tasks typically used to study planning: the Tower of Hanoi; errand scheduling; and story comprehension. Argues that the components required to perform a planning task…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Behavior Development, Context Effect, Individual Development
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

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