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Direct linkNowak, Aandrzej; Vallacher, Robin R.; Zochowski, Michal – Developmental Review, 2005
We conceptualize personality and individual variation from the perspective of dynamical systems. People's thoughts, feelings, and predispositions for action are inherently dynamic, displaying constant change due to internal mechanisms and external forces, but over time the flow of thought and action converges on a narrow range of states--a…
Descriptors: Individual Differences, Personality Development, Interpersonal Relationship, Computer Simulation
Peer reviewedDolgin, Ann B. – Kappa Delta Pi Record, 1972
The purpose of this article is to provide a background of material for those school personnel who are seeking additional information in understanding the development of the self-concept.... (Author)
Descriptors: Black Students, Environmental Influences, Personality, Personality Development
Peer reviewedFriedman, Ruth – Child Welfare, 1974
A discussion of the strong emphasis on cognitive development in preschool education of disadvantaged children which may be inappropriate to the broader learning process. Suggests that a different approach may be needed to foster maturation in youngsters deprived physically and emotionally. (ST)
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Disadvantaged Youth, Emotional Development
Peer reviewedSpencer, William A. – Adolescence, 1976
Findings of a study which tests cross culturally an American model of self concept formation process indicate that: "In schools where socioeconomic heterogeneity is greater, meritocratic criteria predominate but in schools ...populated predominantly by lower socioeconomic populations, ascriptive criteria tend to play a much greater role..." in…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cross Cultural Studies, Educational Environment, Environmental Influences
Download full textWilliams, Frank E. – 1968
In order to help the child develop his creative potential, it is necessary to understand (1) what personality characteristics distinguish the potentially creative child from the average child and (2) what environmental conditions, if any, facilitate the development of creative behavior. Research on the contribution of attitude, temperament, and…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Creativity, Creativity Research, Environmental Influences
Gonzalez, Jacqueline; Hayes, Alan – Exceptional Child, 1988
This research review adopts a developmental perspective to the problem of gifted underachievement. It covers affective development characteristics, focusing on self-concept, locus of control, and personality and temperament; environmental influences such as family and school; and strategies for holistic development through a combination of direct…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Developmental Psychology, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Development
Harms, Ernest, Ed. – 1968
Major pathogenic sources of mental diseases in children and a classification of these diseases are considered. Contributions include the following: pathogenesis of mental diseases in childhood by Ernest Harms, organ inferiority and psychiatric disorders by Bernard Shulman and Howard Klapman, pathogenesis of neurological disorders by George Gold,…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Classification, Clinical Diagnosis, Diseases
