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Diener, Marissa L.; Wright, Cheryl; Brehl, Beverly; Black, Tyler – Creativity Research Journal, 2016
This study examines the correlates of creative potential in preschool children, with a focus on children's social behavior. Ninety-four preschool-aged children, their mothers, and teachers participated in the study. Mothers completed a questionnaire measure of children's shyness, and teachers reported on children's levels of shyness, prosocial…
Descriptors: Correlation, Creativity, Preschool Children, Social Behavior
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Drake, Kim; Belsky, Jay; Fearon, R. M. Pasco – Developmental Psychology, 2014
This article presents theoretical arguments and supporting empirical evidence suggesting that attachment experiences in early life may be important in the later development of self-regulation and conscientious behavior. Analyses of data from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) Study of Early Child Care and Youth…
Descriptors: Role, Attachment Behavior, Self Control, Metacognition
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Pracana, Clara, Ed.; Wang, Michael, Ed. – Online Submission, 2017
We are delighted to welcome you to the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT) 2017, taking place in Budapest, Hungary, from 29 of April to 1 of May, 2017. Modern psychology offers a large range of scientific fields where it can be applied. The goal of understanding individuals and groups (mental functions and…
Descriptors: Educational Psychology, Anxiety, Cognitive Restructuring, Outcomes of Treatment
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Rudasill, Kathleen Moritz; Konold, Timothy R. – Early Education and Development, 2008
Research Findings: Children's social competence has been linked to successful transition to formal school. The purpose of this study was to examine the contributions of children's temperament to teachers' ratings of their social competence from kindergarten through 2nd grade. Children (N = 1,364) from the National Institute of Child Health and…
Descriptors: Shyness, Child Health, Personality Traits, Teacher Attitudes
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Gunn, Pat; Cuskelly, Monica – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 1991
Behavioral ratings by mothers and teachers of 94 children with Down's Syndrome (between 8 and 14 years of age) indicated general support for the amiable personality stereotype, but ratings of low persistence were associated with maternal impressions of difficulty. There was little agreement between mothers and teachers regarding individual child…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Problems, Children, Downs Syndrome
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Wood, Jeffrey J. – Early Education and Development, 2007
This study tested a conceptual model of a psychosocial pathway to academic competence in preschool. Developmental theory and research with older children suggest that social and psychological factors could have a significant impact on young children's learning and school readiness. Children in 3 preschool classrooms (N = 31) participated. Mothers'…
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Peer Acceptance, School Readiness, Preschool Curriculum
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Miller, Scott A.; Davis, Teresa L. – Child Development, 1992
Children predicted their performance on cognitive tasks; performed the tasks; and assessed their activity preferences and personality traits. Children's mothers and teachers made predictions about the children's performance and assessments. Teachers were as accurate as mothers in judging children's cognitive abilities but not in judging their…
Descriptors: Childhood Attitudes, Cognitive Ability, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students