This study proposes to (1) explore the responses of boys and girls at three age levels to several different barrier situations; (2) assess the personality correlates associated with barrier behavior; (3) evaluate covariance differences between the sexes; and (4) determine the relationship between barrier behaviors and sex-role typing. A total of…

This exploratory study investigated whether the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (NBAS) can predict an infant's behavior on mastery motivation tasks at 1 and 2 years of age. Subjects were 31 normal, full-term infants from white, mostly middle class families. Infants were assessed using the NBAS with Kansas Supplements (NBAS-K) at a…

The goals of early childhood educators are commonly expressed in terms of social and intellectual development. The Coping Ananlysis Schedule for Education Settings (CASES) is designed to measure social development. Its use in programs designed to increase social skills and coping ability in the school environment is described. The presentation…

Tracing problems observed among the Mountain-Plains student population, a trend of apparently improper or arrested personality development emerges. Observations indicate that a majority of the student population does not possess normally developed trust, autonomy, initiative, industry, sense of identity, or ability to develop intimate…

An evaluation instrument (BRIAAC) for assessing untestable children is described. The observational tool is said to be particularly appropriate for autistic and other severely withdrawn children. The BRIAAC assesses level of present function and measures behavior changes in the following areas: relationship with an adult (physically and…

TO INVESTIGATE THE THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS ON THE SELF CONCEPT OF PARTICIPATION TRAINING IN GROUP DISCUSSION, 18 INSTITUTIONALIZED MALE ALCOHOLICS (AVERAGE AGE 42.5 YEARS, SCHOOL GRADE ACHIEVEMENT 11.2 YEARS) UNDERWENT THREE HOUR SESSIONS OF GROUP DISCUSSION DURING 12 DAYS IN FEBRUARY 1963, FOLLOWING A CONTROL PERIOD OF 11.8 DAYS. THE BULTER-HAIGH…

Six methods for assessing children's social skills are described and evaluated. They are sociometrics, ratings by others, naturalistic observations, behavioral role plays, behavioral interviews, and self-report measures. Issues of definition, classification, and social validity are examined to provide a context for understanding problems and…

A longitudinal study begun in 1956 on the effect of the child's temperament on his development included 141 children, 136 of whom remained throughout the study. Aged 4 to 10 years in 1966, the 69 boys and 67 girls had a mean IQ of 127 established at 3 and 6 years of age and were from 85 middle or upper middle class families. The Parental Attitude…

The seven scales of Self-regard are: Purposeful learning of skills, Completing tasks, Coping with fears, Children's responses to requests, Dealing with frustrations, Socially acceptable behavior, and Developing imagination in play. Together they assess developmental levels of an integrated self-regard or Self-concept. This third edition of the…