This article first reviews the literature regarding temperament and outcomes for children with developmental disabilities and explores methods for integrating temperament information into early intervention practice. It proposes that children with developmental disabilities who present extreme scores in specific domains of temperament may benefit…

This resource booklet presents information on self concept, its effect on students and teachers, and its treatment in the classroom. The first section covers self concept theories, characteristics of the self, personality theories and self concept, and the development of the self concept. The educational implications of self concept are discussed…

Numerous studies have shown that viewing media violence encourages aggression, desensitization, and pessimism in children. This book reviews research on the effects of television and movie violence on children and adolescents, offering parents suggestions for dealing with the problems it creates. It is asserted that parents frequently…