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Cicirelli, Victor G. – Journal of Genetic Psychology, 1974
This study investigated the effects of an older sibling's aid in an object sorting task on the younger sibling's conceptual style. Children aided by siblings used descriptive style less than children who worked alone; children aided by siblings four years older used inferential style more than children aided by siblings two years older. Children…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Concept Formation, Elementary School Students, Family Influence

Dickerscheid, Jean D.; Kirkpatrick, Sue W. – Home Economics Research Journal, 1972
Home and family conditions were found to have an effect on verbal interaction patterns between mothers and persons in the home. (Authors)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Child Development, Environmental Influences