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Adams, Robert McC., Ed.; And Others – 1982
Areas of behavioral and social science research that have achieved significant breakthroughs in knowledge or application or that show future promise of achieving such breakthroughs are discussed in 12 papers. For example, the paper on formal demography shows how mathematical or statistical techniques can be used to explain and predict change in…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavioral Science Research, Cognitive Development, Demography
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Sapp, Gary L.; Dossett, Ellen – 1977
This paper reports two studies that examined changes in the participants' level of moral reasoning after exposure to the Kohlberg cognitive-developmental intervention model (1975). This approach focuses on universal moral principles which are manifested in a series of developmental stages. Knowledge of these stages provides one with an outline for…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Development, Educational Research
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McCall, Robert B.; And Others – 1976
Five studies investigated the development of imitation in children 1-3 years old. Results indicated that children as young as 12 months possess the cognitive capability of translating a perception of an action into their own behavior, but imitation varies as actions requiring direct social commerce with the examiner are imitated less frequently…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Age Differences, Behavioral Science Research, Cognitive Development
PIERCE-JONES, JOHN; AND OTHERS – 1966
A 15-MONTH EVALUATION RESEARCH STUDY OF THE 1965 SUMMER HEAD START PROGRAMS WAS CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF TEXAS. A SCHEMATIC MODEL OF INTERACTING FACTORS OPERATING THROUGH HEAD START PROGRAMS TO PRODUCE AND PREDICT CHANGES IN EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND IN OUT-OF-SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT WAS DEVELOPED. THIS MODEL GENERATED THE EMPIRICAL…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavioral Science Research, Cognitive Development, Educational Environment
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Chapman, Judith E. – 1972
This paper presents a moderately detailed overview of research and development needs through an analysis of past, current, and planned research efforts, in conjunction with recommendations of a sociological, political, and moral nature. This approach is in line with pleas for more comprehensive theories and for assessment and programming which…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Child Development, Cognitive Development, Emotional Development
Social Science Research Council, New York, NY. – 1978
Detailed accounts of activities of 19 committees of the Social Science Research Council form the major portion of this annual report. In addition, the Council president's report summarizes the activities, trends, and goals of the Council in areas such as research planning, the improvement of research methodology, and the training of competent…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Behavioral Science Research, Biological Influences, Child Development