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Peer reviewedKniveton, Bromley H. – Educational Studies, 1986
Investigates the extent to which family background (number of siblings and birth order) interacts with a willingness to copy aggressive behavior of others among 36 boys between 60 and 68 months old. Concludes that those from larger families were more willing aggressors and that birth order did not affect imitation. (JDH)
Descriptors: Aggression, Classrooms, Imitation, Modeling (Psychology)
Peer reviewedAdams, Gerald R.; Hamm, Norman H. – Journal of Genetic Psychology, 1973
Imitative behavior in kindergarten children was either reinforced or not reinforced prior to seeing a male aggressive model. The children were tested for imitation and retention of the behaviors. Study provides support for both contiguity'' and generalized imitation'' theories of social modeling. (ST)
Descriptors: Aggression, Imitation, Learning Theories, Motivation
Peer reviewedPena, Sally; And Others – Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 1990
Analyzed the differences between heroes, other characters, and themes from the Roy Rogers television show of the 1950s, and the Brave Starr show of the 1980s. Found the modern hero more prosocial, cooperative, fearful, and self-critical. The modern villain was more hostile, negative, and successful against the hero. Discusses implications for…
Descriptors: Aggression, Anxiety, Children, Childrens Television
