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Rose, Susan A.; Futterweit, Lorelle R.; Jankowski, Jeffrey J. – Child Development, 1999
Examined the relation of positive affect to attention and learning in 5-, 7-, and 9-month olds. Found that at all ages positive affect was associated with long look durations and slower learning. Neutral affect was associated with short looks and faster learning. Learning was faster than expected for infants displaying both short looks and neutral…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Attention, Infant Behavior, Infants

Reynolds, Arthur J.; And Others – Child Development, 1996
Investigated mediators of effects of preschool intervention on children's school achievement in sixth grade. Found that preschool participation was significantly associated with higher reading achievement, higher math achievement, and with lower incidence of grade retention. Cognitive readiness and parent involvement in school significantly…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Education, Grade 6, Grade Repetition