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Peer reviewedHaswell, Karen; And Others – Family Relations, 1981
Found that oppositional behaviors were universal among preschool subjects but the intensity of resistance varied significantly. Suggests negativism can be minimized by giving verbal warnings of impending requests, giving choices and allowing "time-out" during power struggles. Discusses oppositional behavior as a normal phase of child…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Behavior Standards, Child Development, Child Rearing
