The Development of Children's Knowledge of Self-Control Strategies.

Mischel, Harriet Nerlove; Mischel, Walter

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Publication Date: 1983-Jun

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The Development of Children's Knowledge of Self-Control Strategies.

Mischel, Harriet Nerlove; Mischel, Walter

Child Development, v54 n3 p603-19 Jun 1983

Two studies traced the development of metacognitions about self-control in children from preschool through grade 6. Results indicated that children begin to understand two basic rules for effective delay of gratification by about the end of their fifth year. (Author/MP)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Children, Cognitive Processes, Delay of Gratification, Developmental Stages, Metacognition, Self Control

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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